Liverpool news: 'Serious move' plotted for son of World Cup winner as Van Dijk row breaks out

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Arne Slot's side are under pressure to battle back and secure Champions League qualification, while new names are being mentioned as the Reds eye summer reinforcements regardless of who is in charge.Fans already know Mohamed Salah won't be at Anfield next summer, while Ibrahima Konate is yet to reach a decision on his future. They have a tough draw in the form of last season's losing finalists Manchester City but victory on Saturday could help give them a boost heading into the final seven games of the league campaign.Plenty of squad members have been away with their national teams during the international break and one of those - captain Virgil van Dijk - has ensured there are some Liverpool-related headlines which don't involve transfer speculation.

Thuram, who joined Juve from Nice in a deal worth less than £20million in 2024, has missed just three games this season across the league and Champions League.Both United and Newcastle could find themselves desperate for midfield reinforcements due to outgoings this summer. Casemiro has already confirmed his plans to leave Old Trafford, while Sandro Tonali could yet depart St James' Park - potentially as a Casemiro replacement, though Arsenal have also been linked.Van Dijk rowDutch pundit Hans Kraay Jr has called out perceived criticism of Virgil van Dijk in the English media.

Van Dijk captained Liverpool to Premier League glory last term but has found his form under scrutiny this term as the Reds' title defence has fallen flat.“In England, the analysts, columnists, and the self-proclaimed know-it-alls have completely lost their minds,” Kraay Jr wrote for Voetbal International. “After four league matches this season, Van Dijk was dubbed the very best central defender ever in the Premier League.