Virgil van Dijk urges Liverpool to make new signings before transfer window closes and provides update his future as defender enters final year of contract at Anfield

With three weeks remaining until the end of the summer transfer window, Liverpool are yet to make their first signing under new boss Arne Slot. The Reds have been heavily linked with Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi as they look to trigger the Spaniard's €60 million (£52m/$63m) release clause, however, Van Dijk has asked the club ownership to make signings as quickly as possible.

Speaking to the media, Van Dijk said: "Obviously I think we should make some signings based on how long the season will go but I think they are working behind the scenes and I am fully convinced and trust the club that they will do the right thing for us and get the best possible squad in order to compete in every competition that we are in.

"That is the main thing I am focusing on, having the trust and we will see what happens. I think they are working very hard behind the scenes, we will see how that pans out."

Van Dijk's future with Liverpool has been heavily questioned as the Dutch defender has entered the final year of his contract at Anfield. While he hasn't been very open about his future, he provided an update on his situation, suggesting that he has not yet been offered a new deal by the club. When asked about the situation, he said: “There are no changes at the moment.”

The Dutch defender will be in action next when Slot begins his debut Premier League campaign in a clash against Ipswich Town on Sunday, August 17.