Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk reflected on his side's 1-0 defeat to Spurs in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, insisting that he and his teammates will respond.

Liverpool are trying to tie down Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold to new contracts during the January transfer window and have confirmed their first deal of the month

Virgil van Dijk received a plea from a Tottenham Hotspur mascot just before they faced Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final in North London

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been linked with a summer move to Real Madrid - but the Spanish club has now dismissed claims that the Dutchman is on its radar

Liverpool continue negotiations to keep Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, while the world's richest man, Elon Musk, is interested in buying the club

According to a report, Real Madrid turned down the opportunity to sign Virgil van Dijk when his contract at Liverpool comes to an end. READ MORE:Liverpool Among

The Liverpool defender put in another impressive display against Manchester United as the Reds dropped points in the Premier League title race - but questions on his future remain

Reports in Spain are suggesting Virgil van Dijk was offered to Real Madrid as the Liverpool captain's contract continues to run down, with no sign of a renewal yet.

Virgil van Dijk is one of three Liverpool stars who are currently free to negotiate with foreign clubs over a free transfer.

Real Madrid has reportedly turned down the chance to sign Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer. The defender is now said to be on the verge of inking a new deal with Liverpool.