Liverpool are presently making an attempt to combat off an strategy from Actual Madrid for Trent Alexander-Arnold, however might effectively have been battling to maintain one other of their stars out of contract this summer time.
Based on reviews in Spain, veteran central defender Virgil van Dijk has additionally been provided to Los Blancos. Relevo say that the Dutchman was eager on a transfer to the Spanish capital, however Actual Madrid turned down the prospect to signal the 33-year-old, who can signal a precontract with different golf equipment presently. It appears to be like as if he’ll find yourself signing a brand new cope with Liverpool, however realizing that Actual Madrid are combating accidents within the place, van Dijk might have been an possibility.
The European champions recognize van Dijk’s high quality and he’s having a superb season at Anfield, however determined that attributable to his agem they’d not pursue the chance. Additionally a vote of confidence within the choices they’ve, Eder Militao, David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, Actual Madrid will search for a centre-back in 2025 or 2026, however possible somebody a lot youthful.
The report comes as one thing of a shock, as a result of late final yr van Dijk was linked to Actual Madrid, and the participant himself laughed off the thought within the press. Since, Actual Madrid have been linked to Bournemouth defender and Spain under-21 worldwide Dean Huijsen. He has a comparatively inexpensive price ticket of €59m, and would tick all of their packing containers.