Al-Nassr are ready to break the bank to acquire the services of Liverpool defensive mainstay Virgil van Dijk.
According to a report from Marca, Al-Nassr are looking to make major moves in the upcoming transfer window. The Saudi Arabian giants have their eyes set on Dutch defensive star Virgil van Dijk. They are looking to prise him away from Liverpool and are willing to make him the highest-paid defender in the world.
Van Dijk has been a mainstay in the Liverpool team since arriving at the club back in the winter of 2018. He was one of the most important signings in the Jurgen Klopp era. The Dutch international has helped them win numerous titles over the years.
Van Dijk’s future looks uncertain
The 32-year-old enjoyed another sensational season last time out. While he is an important part of the Reds’ plans moving ahead, his future at the club is uncertain. His current deal with the Merseyside club runs out in 12 months. Extending his stay is one of the priorities for Liverpool as they head into the new era under Arne Slot.
Van Dijk ideally might want to continue in Europe for a few more years but he might have a huge decision to make as Al-Nassr are looking to go after his signature. The Saudi Arabian club wants to further bolster their squad after failing to lift a major silverware in the recently concluded season.
They were second best to Al-Hilal on most occasions. as a result, the club chiefs want to add more quality to their squad. They are looking to make key signings in the upcoming window and the Liverpool centre-back is quite high on their wishlist.
Al-Nassr preparing a bumper offer for Van Dijk
Al-Nassr have already made a move in their pursuit of the 32-year-old. The Middle East club’s general director met the player’s representatives on Tuesday night. They have put forward an exceptional offer for Van Dijk to make the move to Saudi in the summer.
The Cristiano Ronaldo-led club are ready to make him the highest-paid defender in the world. They believe his arrival will bolster their defence and give them a chance to overcome the Al-Hilal challenge. Van Dijk might not be their only big-money move as they are also keen on signing Juventus shot-stopper Wojciech Szczesny.
