Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he wants Andy Robertson, who is a target for Tottenham, to stay at the club as he remains a "very important" member of the squad.

Andy Robertson had been in contract negotiations with Liverpool before Tottenham's interest with the Scotland captain seeking regular football ahead of the World Cup

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said he wants Andy Robertson to stay at Anfield as Tottenham hold talks with the Reds to sign the Scotland defender.

Andy Robertson has transfer interest from Tottenham but Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk wants him to stay after another 'tough' result, this time against Bournemouth

Liverpool boss Arne Slot watched as careless errors put his Reds in a two-goal hole en route to a 3-2 loss to undermanned Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

In a thrilling display of talent, Virgil van Dijk scored for Liverpool during their 23rd Premier League match against Bournemouth, marking a significant milestone in his career. This goal not only highlighted his exceptional skills as a defender but also tied him with club legend Sami Hyypiä for the most goals scored by a defender in the history of Liverpool's Premier League tenure.

Bournemouth midfielder Amine Adli struck deep in second-half stoppage time to condemn Liverpool to their seventh Premier League defeat of the season on Saturday, leaving the reigning champions still searching for their first league win of 2026.