Barcelona are keen on acquiring the services of Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk on a short-term deal.
According to a report from Fichajes, Barcelona want to reinforce their backline this summer, and they are pushing to sign Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer. With the Liverpool skipper’s contract running out, the Catalan giants do not want to miss out on the opportunity to add such an experienced campaigner to their squad.
Liverpool forked out a massive fee to sign Van Dijk from Southampton at the start of 2018. He has only gone from strength to strength over the years. He has played an integral role in all the success they have had. The 33-year-old is still widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world.
Despite his age, he remains a key figure in the Reds’ first team. He has been one of the first names on their team sheet under Arne Slot as they close in on another Premier League title. But, his future at the Merseyside club is not certain as his contract runs out at the end of the season.
They haven’t made any significant progress on contract renewal talks, and as things stand, the Dutch international will be a free agent when the season ends. Barcelona are one of the clubs that are keeping a close eye on his situation.
Barcelona are targeting Van Dijk on a free transfer
The Catalan giants are set for major changes this summer, with Hansi Flick looking to strengthen the squad with a few key additions. He will be looking to add more quality to his backline as a few of their current defenders are expected to be on the move.
Andreas Christensen and Eric García could both leave the club, while Ronald Araujo’s future is also up in the air. Barcelona could sanction his departure if a significant offer arrives this summer. As a result, they are looking to add more quality to their backline, and Van Dijk is at the top of their list.
People at the club believe his experience and leadership would be a perfect fit for Hansi Flick’s team. Someone like Pau Cubarsi could benefit a lot from his arrival. The Reds are looking to offer him a two-year contract and are looking to convince him to join them with a competitive project.
While he is available for free, it still won’t be that easy to sign him, as he is earning massive wages at Liverpool. The Spanish giants will have to convince him to lower his wages if they want to get a deal over the line.
