Overview
- On Saturday, TEAMtalk published a report that Liverpool were prepared to listen to offers for captain Virgil van Dijk, which was widely amplified by other outlets.
- Within 24 to 48 hours, James Pearce of The Athletic and several club-focused journalists pushed back, saying Van Dijk will remain and that Iraola wants him for 2026/27.
- Van Dijk is 34, turns 35 this month, and has a contract that runs until summer 2027, facts that reporters say make his wage demands a hurdle for interested clubs.
- Interest has been reported from AC Milan, Turkish clubs including Galatasaray, and parties in the Saudi Pro League and MLS, but Italian coverage notes salary and feasibility concerns.
- Liverpool’s defence is being reshaped after Ibrahima Konaté’s exit and Jeremy Jacquet’s arrival, and while the club will monitor any serious bid, current authoritative reporting indicates no planned sale.