Real Madrid now shift gears in the transfer market. The club shows strong interest in Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk.
The 33-year-old centre-back arrived from Southampton in January 2018. He has since won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, and two EFL Cups.
Van Dijk faces uncertainty as his contract expires at the end of this season. Liverpool and the Dutchman continue talks over a new deal, but no agreement has been reached. This open-ended situation boosts speculation about his future move.
Spanish giants now pursue Van Dijk on a free transfer for summer 2025. Other clubs such as Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, teams in the Saudi Pro League, and MLS sides also show interest. Van Dijk remains a coveted asset in world football.
Madrid has reversed its earlier decision on the Liverpool star. His agents had previously pitched a move to Los Blancos, which Madrid declined at the time. Recent reports now label him as the best in his position—a view echoed by his teammate Joe Gomez.
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In parallel, Real Madrid nears a deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England international right-back, also out of contract, appears set to join Los Blancos. The club is working hard to secure his signature as a free agent.
Van Dijk becomes the third Liverpool defender eyed by Madrid. Ibrahima Konate also features on their radar. Konate has become a mainstay at Liverpool, and his uncertain contract status makes him a potential target.
Madrid is not stopping at defence. The club has set its sights on left-back Theo Hernandez from AC Milan. Recent reports claim Hernandez is determined to join Los Blancos, a move that would further strengthen their backline.
Meanwhile, Madrid may rethink their stance on Rodrygo. Arsenal now express interest in the Brazilian forward, with a rumored fee of £83million. Despite the speculation, Los Blancos may hold on to him as they reshape their squad for the coming season.
