Gossip: Van Dijk makes Reds contract hint

Virgil van Dijk, 33, believes he "can play for another three, four years at least at the highest level" amid talks about extending his contract at Anfield, which runs out this summer. (Times - subscription required)

The Reds are monitoring the situation of France forward Randal Kolo Muani at Paris St-Germain. Manchester United,Tottenham and RB Leipzig are also interested in the 26-year-old, who will be allowed to leave the French giants in January. (Sky Sports Germany)

Meanwhile, Liverpool coach John Heitinga is a leading candidate to become the new boss at West Bromwich Albion after Carlos Corberan left to take charge of Valencia. (Football Insider)

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