Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been linked with a move away from the Merseyside club in recent months.
Virgil van Dijk will be a free agent at the end of the season, and there have been rumours of a potential extension. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can tie him down to a new deal.
According to a report from Spanish publication Marca, Real Madrid are not keen on pursuing a move for the 78-cap Dutch international. Initially, there were rumours that Real Madrid could look to sign him in the coming months. The development will come as a major boost for Liverpool, and they will hope that the player can sign a new contract with them soon.
Virgil van Dijk is a world-class defender, and losing him would have been a blow for Liverpool. The player has been exceptional for the English club since joining them, and he has helped them win major trophies during his time at the club. He is not just a top-class performer for Liverpool, but he is their captain as well. Liverpool simply cannot afford to lose him anytime soon.
The veteran defender has shown that he has the quality to compete at the highest level deep into his 30s. He could be an important player for Liverpool in the coming seasons as well. They must look to keep him at the club at all costs.
Real Madrid need quality defenders
Real Madrid need defensive reinforcements as well. Players like David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger are on the wrong side of 30, and Real Madrid need to start planning for the future. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move on to other targets. Signing Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer could have been a bargain move for them.
Meanwhile, the Dutchman is not the only Liverpool defender Real Madrid are keen on. They are thought to be keen on Trent Alexander-Arnold as well. The 26-year-old England international will be a free agent at the end of the season as well. Liverpool have not been able to agree on an extension with him, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
