‘Going Nowhere’ – Liverpool Close The Door On Exit For Reds Man

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Michael Regan/Getty Images Liverpool have no intention of parting with Virgil van Dijk this summer, with the Dutchman being counted on for the new season by Andoni Iraola. That talk though is wide of the mark, with Liverpool considering Van Dijk to be a key man for the approaching campaign.

“New head coach Andoni Iraola counting on him for 2026/27 and suggestions that LFC would even consider any offers for the talismanic defender are wide of the mark.” Van Dijk was told earlier this summer by countryman Wesley Sneijder that if he does leave Liverpool he should sign for Galatasaray. Departure Fee Mohamed Salah Free transfer Andrew Robertson Free transfer Ibrahima Konate Free transfer Key Liverpool exits this summer Sneijder is also of the view that Van Dijk has declined in recent years, something he thinks it is not unreasonable to point out.

Liverpool were firm earlier this summer on keeping hold of experienced goalkeeper Alisson, amid interest from Juventus, and look to be equally firm now on Van Dijk. It is not one Liverpool look prepared to entertain and Van Dijk will lead the Reds into the new campaign, where all eyes will be on whether Iraola was the right appointment.