Virgil van Dijk set to receive personal transfer approach from European club president

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Virgil van Dijk will be in the final 12 months of his Liverpool contract come the end of the 2025/26 season.Reports emerged back in early April that Turkish outfit Galatasaray could make an approach for Mohamed Salah and Van Dijk.Salah is, of course, already leaving, while a fresh update on the European outfit’s interest in the Dutchman has emerged, with an approach expected ‘shortly’. Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones Galatasaray president to be involved in Virgil van Dijk transfer approachAccording to Turkish outlet Fotomac, Galatasaray will spare no expense to get a deal for the highly regarded Premier League stopper over the line.They even claim that Van Dijk could consider his options should he lose his place in the Liverpool team.While that does seem unlikely, the Turkish giants are ready to pull out all the stops to try and make a transfer happen.The report explains: “Van Dijk, who has one year left on his contract with his club, will consider his options if he faces the risk of losing his place in the team.

President Dursun Özbek will personally be closely involved in the transfer.” Which Liverpool legend will you miss more: Mohamed Salah or Virgil van Dijk? Two of the greats came up with the heroics against Everton, but nothing lasts forever… ☹️ Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images Virgil van Dijk on his love for AnfieldWhile Galatasaray would no doubt love to sign the defender, it is hard to see Liverpool or even the player having any interest in a move.Van Dijk signed his last contract in April 2025 and, at the time, expressed his deep love for Anfield.He told the club’s media team: “Anfield is home, like you said, I can’t describe it any other way.

“As players, it’s so important to feel that backing, it can help you so much. It’s incredible to be on the pitch when you experience these types of things, and hopefully there’s many more to come.”Liverpool will probably need to look for an experienced replacement this time next year when his contract is due to be up, of course, but it would be really strange if he decided to leave this summer.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox