Italian giants Inter Milan and Juventus are keen on acquiring the services of Liverpool defensive mainstay Virgil van Dijk.
Virgil van Dijk’s future has become a big talking point as the 76-cap Dutch international has entered the final 10 months of his deal at Anfield. According to a report from Fichajes, Inter Milan and Juventus are both keeping a close eye on the Liverpool defensive star’s situation and would love to add him to their squad next summer.
Van Dijk made a name for himself with his consistent performances for Southampton before securing a big-money move to Liverpool in the winter of 2018. Jurgen Klopp was the one who pushed for the deal and the Reds forked out a club record £75 million to sign him.
While it was quite an expensive signing, Van Dijk has lived up to the expectations. He has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world and has helped Liverpool win all major titles. But, it seems his time at Anfield could soon come to an end.
The Liverpool skipper’s contract runs out at the end of the season and with Klopp no longer at the club, reports suggest he could be on the move. While the Dutch international has suggested that he would like to continue at the Merseyside club, the opportunity to try a new challenge in Italy could be too good for him to turn down.
Italy emerges as a potential destination for Van Dijk
Italian giants Inter Milan and Juventus have both presented themselves as a potential destination for the 33-year-old centre-back. With him still at the top of his game, the Reds will look to offer him a new deal.
But, since he hasn’t committed his future to Liverpool, there is a possibility of him leaving the club as a free agent at the end of the season. Inter and Juventus are both looking to add more quality to their back line and signing one of the best defenders of the modern generation will surely help their cause.
Both Italian outfits see this as a golden opportunity and are monitoring the player’s situation very closely. Van Dijk will be allowed to hold talks with overseas clubs in the winter transfer window and that is when Inter and the Old Lady could look to secure a pre-agreement.
