The Reds captain scored the winner as Liverpool moved to within two victories of the Premier League title with a 2-1 triumph over West Ham on Sunday (13.04.25) and is confident that additions will be made to the squad this summer with an eye on future trophies.

Van Dijk said: "I think Liverpool should be able to challenge for titles in the upcoming years.

"Whatever happens in terms of players going out, players coming in, I think it should be a big summer. I think they're planning to make it a big summer, so we all have to trust the board, as a Liverpool connected fan, to do the right job."

The Dutch defender is out of contract at Anfield at the end of the season but is expected to sign a new deal and spoke of his pride at representing the Reds.

He said: "I joined the club in 2017 for many reasons. Reasons like how much it means to all the Scousers, to all the fans around the whole world to be connected to Liverpool. Being successful with Liverpool; the culture of the club, everything that embodies Liverpool that is just part of me.

"That's why I'm always proud when I wear that shirt, go out there and try to be the best version of myself in terms of the football player that I am. We are two wins, six points away from glory.

"I know what it means to the club and I know what it will bring us if it happens. Most of the players don't, so when it happens, it will be beautiful but we still have a job to do."