Virgil van Dijk transfer demand met as Liverpool make firm statement response

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The Anfield faithful were thrilled when he signed a new deal in April, but prior to that announcement, he had urged the club to make a significant statement in the transfer market.

Despite not making any major outfield signings last summer, Arne Slot clinched the Premier League title in his debut season as Liverpool coach.

However, this year, the Reds compensated for their previous lack of spending by splashing out over £400million on fresh talent.

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The acquisitions of forwards Alexander Isak (£130m), Florian Wirtz (£116m) and Hugo Ekitike (£82m) have particularly stirred excitement among fans.

These signings echo Van Dijk's earlier call for the club to invest heavily, even before it was confirmed whether he would stay at Anfield beyond the summer.

"Whatever happens in terms of players going out, players coming in, I think it should be a big summer," the Dutchman stated shortly before his two-year contract extension was announced.

"I think they're planning to make it a big summer, so we all have to trust the board, as a Liverpool-connected fan, to do the right job.

I think Liverpool should be able to challenge for titles in the upcoming years."

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