Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk wasn’t talking to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting director Luis Campos to discuss a summer transfer, but to apologise for his comments last week. PSG triumphed on penalties over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday after the sides were level at 1-1 on aggregate as Ousmane Dembele’s early goal cancelled out Harvey Elliott’s dramatic strike at the Parcs des Princes.

Liverpool’s exit from the Champions League was marked with the sight of Virgil van Dijk chatting casually to PSG’s president and sporting director at Anfield after the game.

Liverpool’s European campaign ended in heartbreak after a dramatic clash with Luis Enrique’s side. The tie, which finished level on aggregate after Ousmane Dembele’s goal forced extra-time, ultimately saw PSG triumph in a tense penalty shootout as Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones failed to convert their spot-kicks.