Virgil van Dijk speaks out on Liverpool opening talks with Arne Slot to replace Jurgen Klopp

Virgil van Dijk believes Arne Slot has the right ‘philosophy’ to succeed as Liverpool manager

With Jurgen Klopp to step down at the end of the season, Liverpool have identified Slot as their no1 target to replace the German at Anfield.

With the Dutchman eager to take the Premier League job at ‘all costs’, Liverpool are currently in negotiations over a compensation package with Feyenoord to prise him away from Rotterdam.

Liverpool’s bid to mark Klopp’s departure with another Premier League title was dealt a decisive blow on Wednesday following their 2-0 Merseyside derby defeat to Everton.