Virgil van Dijk's Real Madrid transfer dream after Liverpool star responded to move

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Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night but hours before the showdown, Reds captain Virgil van Dijk was the subject of transfer links with the Spanish giantsLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was reportedly waiting for Real Madrid to make contact before he signed his contract extension at Anfield. The outlet claims that Van Dijk was holding out for dialogue with the Spanish giants, and his agents contacted the club over a move.READ MORE: Alexis Mac Allister's dad makes feelings clear on Real Madrid's interest in Liverpool aceREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold mural DEFACED with 'rat' message before Liverpool vs Real MadridHowever, when one didn't materialise, he penned a new deal with Liverpool.It wasn't until April that it was announced that the Liverpool captain had extended his contract beyond their Premier League-winning season.But after their 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the competition's League Phase less than 12 months ago, Van Dijk was asked about whether he would make the move to Spain."What a direct question from you!

I don't know." When pushed again, he added: "But [Antonio] Rudiger is there, no?"Liverpool are looking to make it two wins in their last two Champions League matches but a win over Xabi Alonso's side on Tuesday night would further boost morale after their 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.The triumph ended their losing run in the Premier League and speaking ahead of the showdown with the record Champions League holders, Van Dijk said that these types of occasions are ones you 'live for' as a player."Saturday was a step in the right direction, for sure, but now we need to follow that up with another big performance in a big game," he said in his programme notes."And games don't come much bigger than Real Madrid at Anfield in the Champions League."It goes without saying that we are all really looking forward to the challenge, and I am sure you guys are as well. We were excellent that night, producing a real team display."That, I remember, was also one of the best atmospheres of the whole season, and we will need more of the same this evening.

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