Virgil van Dijk transfer claim as World Cup star 'chooses' rival team
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Latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours including Virgil van Dijk exit speculation, Bradley Barcola reportedly preferring Arsenal, and Yan Diomande choosing PSG over the RedsLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is reportedly a transfer target for Galatasaray this summer.(Image: 2026 James Gill - Danehouse)Liverpool's transfer activity has ground to a near halt following the capture of Victor Munoz last month. Diomande has dealt Liverpool their first blow after seemingly deciding to join Paris Saint-Germain instead.Today's reports suggest another potential signing has allegedly chosen Liverpool's Premier League competitors, Arsenal, ahead of Anfield.
Additionally, a surprising claim regarding Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has surfaced. The Reds skipper has cemented his status as one of the premier defenders in modern football since sealing a £75m move from Southampton in January 2018.Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool contract runs until the summer of 2027, yet speculation has been growing that Turkish outfits, amongst them Galatasaray, are eager to recruit the defender.
Reports suggest that, while Liverpool are not actively looking to move the centre-back on, they remain 'open to offers' for the player, who celebrates his 35th birthday this month.It is understood that Van Dijk and Liverpool 'are prepared to evaluate any serious offer on its merits before making a decision', with suggestions that the club no longer consider their skipper as 'untouchable. ' That said, incoming Reds head coach Iraola is not actively pushing for the defender's exit.Virgil van Dijk has been linked with a Liverpool exit(Image: Getty)TEAMtalk has further reported that former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has earmarked Van Dijk as a top priority for his new club, Milan. Van Dijk has also appeared in two more European Cup finals with the Reds, falling to defeat against Real Madrid on both occasions.Another Liverpool blowLiverpool's hopes of landing Bradley Barcola appear to have been dealt a setback, with the winger reportedly favouring a move to Arsenal.