Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said formal discussions over a contract extension have begun with the Premier League club, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.

The 33-year-old Dutch international defender joined the Merseyside club from Southampton in 2018 and has since helped them win the English Premier League, Champions League, two League Cup trophies, the FA Cup and Club World Cup.

New Liverpool manager Arne Slot has a potential headache because three of his most senior players - Van Dijk, Egypt forward Mohamed Salah and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold - are in the final year of their contracts.

However, Van Dijk was quoted by British media on Monday as saying: "I can say discussions are ongoing with the right people, they have started up but I don't know, we will see what happens in the future.

"My full focus is on Liverpool, wanting to win games that are ahead of me and nothing else. I feel very good, physically, mentally and I am having fun. My full commitment is with Liverpool and to be successful this season."

Dutch coach Slot, who is in his first season in charge at Anfield, has said that any contract extensions would depend on players' performance this season.

Liverpool top the table by a point from Manchester City after eight games this season.