The January transfer window is a week away, and a huge positive update bodes well for Liverpool supporters wishing Salah and van Dijk to stay.

"It's very special what we are all witnessing," Gakpo told the club's website. "The amount of goals he scores but the assists he gives as well, the way he plays the game, how he puts other attacking players or midfielders like myself in a position to score and to be dangerous is from a high level.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is out of contract at the end of the season. The Dutchman has been at his imperious best so far this term under countryman Arne Slot.

The Reds' skipper is out of contract next summer, and a deal has yet to be agreed upon to extend his stay at Anfield.

Cody Gakpo sent out a message to Mohamed Salah amid speculation over the Egyptian's uncertain future at Liverpool.