Virgil van Dijk told Dominik Szoboszlai his captaincy chances before new contract

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Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, who is the overwhelming favorite to be named Liverpool's new vice-captain, is edging closer to signing a new contract with the RedsVirgil van Dijk has made his feelings clear on Dominik Szoboszlai's leadership skills(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool fans are finally set to receive some good news regarding contract renewals.Dominik Szoboszlai is close to signing a new long-term deal and committing his future to the Reds. Madrid is also believed to be interested in Szoboszlai.Reds supporters were dreading an unwanted hat-trick of transfers to the Spanish capital, but it seems that Szoboszlai is staying on Merseyside.If that proves to be the case, it's clear he will eventually become Liverpool's captain.

Obviously, he has been very good.Szoboszlai could become Liverpool's new vice-captain shortly(Image: Getty Images)"Also, a player who I think can still make the next step in terms of being a leader for this team. It starts by leading by example, and that's something he has done so far this season."But also everything around it; there is still progress to be made, and that's a good thing in my opinion, so hopefully he will be very important for the years to come at Liverpool."Van Dijk recently celebrated his 35th birthday and entered the final year of his contract.

New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola needs to find the Dutchman's successor, even if he signs a new deal and continues his Anfield career beyond next summer.That successor is Szoboszlai. But it's most likely that when a change comes, someone will step up and be the next."He's a player who dominates in the middle, he's influential, and he always works really hard for the team.