The Reds collected all three points thanks to a dramatic Darwin Nunez double in stoppage time but the attention quickly shifted back to Liverpool's transfer policy and Van Dijk unwittingly fanned the flames.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is reportedly in talks to leave Anfield in the summer. On Saturday afternoon, Van Dijk captained the Reds to a vital 2-0 win over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, thanks to two late goals from under-fire striker Darwin Nunez.

A story told by former Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg sums up the class of compatriot Virgil van Dijk and shows why the Dutchman went on to become the Reds' captain

Liverpool are five points clear with a game in hand thanks to Darwin Nunez's crucial cameo away to Brentford and Virgil van Dijk has told the striker to keep working hard

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk shuts down 'crisis' suggestions: 'We can't be perfect all the time' - The Reds have won just three of their last seven games across all competitions

Virgil van Dijk sets new challenge for Darwin Nunez after his two late goals helped Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 on Saturday

Virgil van Dijk has backed Liverpool hero Darwin Nunez to find the back of the net consistently after scoring a brace in the 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premi

Virgil van Dijk has laughed off suggestions Liverpool find themselves in the midst of a "crisis". The Reds enjoyed a dominant start to life under new manager Arne Slot but have endured a clear downturn in form in recent weeks.

Liverpool's title bid has stuttered in recent weeks and Jamie Carragher believes the Reds need to address a key issue in the summer transfer window to avoid a crisis

The hard-fought victory in west London came after successive draws to Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.

Clinton Nsiala is the latest young name to start making waves at Rangers, following the emergence of Jefte and Hamza Igamane this season. But whilst the press and the Rangers support might be getting excited about several of the club’s young stars, Philippe Clement is focused on keeping their feet firmly on the ground.