Arne Slot hints at majorly exciting update for Liverpool supporters with post-match remark this week

Arne Slot might have just made Liverpool supporters’ weekend even more special with a comment he made following their dramatic late win over West Ham — a result that puts them just two victories away from clinching the Premier League title.

Virgil van Dijk sealed the win with a powerful 89th-minute header shortly after West Ham had equalised, and celebrated by kissing the Liverpool badge — a gesture that seemed especially meaningful amid reports he’s close to signing a new contract at Anfield.

Slot fuels contract speculation
Post-match, Slot appeared to drop a big hint about upcoming contract news, suggesting that fans might have even more to celebrate before next Sunday’s clash with Leicester. He told reporters (via Lewis Steele on X): “The competition has never been as strong as this season. We still have to win two games. In the meantime a contract extension could happen but our full focus is on Leicester City.”

This was a departure from Slot’s usual stance on contract questions — typically he keeps things tightly under wraps. His willingness to suggest that a deal could be done in the next week seems especially telling.

Van Dijk seems the obvious candidate, with his current deal set to expire in June. Mo Salah’s future was recently resolved with a two-year extension, while Trent Alexander-Arnold appears to be on his way to Real Madrid.

After months of uncertainty, it’s a huge boost for fans to see clarity emerging over key players’ futures. And if Van Dijk’s new deal is announced before the Leicester match, it would be another major morale boost — especially with the title potentially within reach if Arsenal drop points at Ipswich earlier in the day.

Just a week ago, frustration was in the air after the loss to Fulham. Now, the coming fortnight could deliver a dream double: a new contract for the captain, and a Premier League crown to top it off.