Liverpool transfer news as Virgil van Dijk 'willing' to hold talks and RB Leipzig forced into deal
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Liverpool transfer news as Virgil van Dijk is reportedly willing to hold talks over a move this summer, while RB Leipzig could be forced into selling one of Yan Diomande's teammatesVirgil van Dijk has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool’s players will soon be reporting back for pre-season — the question is, how many new faces will be joining them this summer?New head coach Andoni Iraola will work with his squad for the first time later this month, and while the Reds have lost the likes of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, they do have Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz set to arrive.Unfortunately, it looks like Yan Diomande won’t be joining them, but Liverpool could be tempted into looking at one of his teammates. Meanwhile, there are suggestions that another big name could be set to depart.Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the latest transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds.Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)Virgil van Dijk is "willing" to speak to AC Milan about a transfer this summer, according to Italian journalist Carlo Pellegatti (as per MilanNews).The Liverpool captain has been linked with a move to the San Siro, with Milan adviser Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed to have identified him as a target.Van Dijk is said to be "intrigued" by the possibility of joining the Serie A club, with Milan apparently willing to pay Liverpool $34 million (€30M) or $46 million (€40M).Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Liverpool.com says: There's simply no way Liverpool should even entertain the idea of Van Dijk leaving this summer. Having already lost Konate, you'd say the Reds need to sign another center-back, so letting their captain go would be absolute madness.With just a year left on his contract, Van Dijk looks likely to be approaching the end of his time at Anfield in any case.
Given Liverpool has plenty of areas to address this summer, it could do with more time to plan for his eventual departure.Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig)RB Leipzig could be convinced to sell Antonio Nusa this summer, with the winger not considered untouchable, according to Sky Germany's Philipp Hinze.Liverpool has been linked with the Norway international, who scored in his country's win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, sending his club teammate Diomande out of the tournament.Leipzig would prefer to keep Nusa, but has set an asking price of around $69 million (€60M), with the club needing to make a major sale for financial reasons, despite being determined to keep Diomande.Liverpool.com says: Nusa would be an attractive prospect for Liverpool, and would likely be easier to land than Diomande. The Reds already have an abundance of those with new signing Munoz, Rio Ngumoha and Cody Gakpo, so unless they see Nusa being able to play off the right, we can't see them going in for him now.