Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk transfer question emerges as World Cup star 'chooses Arsenal'

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Today's Liverpool latest sees a major development surrounding club captain Virgil an Dijk as the Reds are dealt a blowLiverpool's transfer activity has somewhat quelled since the signing of Victor Munoz last month. Today's news sees another potential target supposedly choose Liverpool's Premier League rivals, Arsenal, instead.

Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageIt states that Van Dijk and Liverpool ‘are prepared to evaluate any serious offer on its merits before making a decision’ and says the club no longer see their captain as 'untouchable.' However, new Reds boss Iraola is not pushing for the defender's exit.TEAMtalk has also reported that former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made Van Dijk a primary target for his new club, Milan. The Dutch international has been a transformative signing at Anfield.He has helped Liverpool win two Premier League titles, the Champions League in 2019, and many other domestic trophies.

Van Dijk has also played in two other European Cup finals with the Reds, losing both to Real Madrid.Another blow for LiverpoolLiverpool's chances of landing Bradley Barcola may have been hit, with the player reportedly favouring a move to Arsenal. Steele added that the European champions will be able to demand even more money should France go on to win the World Cup, a prospect that looks likely at present.He added: “It’s going to be very, very hard for Liverpool to get Barcola,” admitting that the Reds have lost out on their top targets so far.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.