The latest out of Anfield sees a significant development emerging about club captain Virgil an Dijk as the Reds suffer a blow
Virgil van Dijk looks on after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Brentford at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 24, 2026
Virgil van Dijk has been linked with a Liverpool exit(Image: Getty)
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Liverpool's transfer business has largely stalled since the arrival of Victor Munoz last month. Andoni Iraola's side acted swiftly to snap up the Spanish winger from Osasuna for £34.5million.
Defender Jeremy Jacquet has also formally completed his move to the Reds, having put pen to paper in January on a switch from Rennes valued at approximately £60m, but activity has dried up in recent weeks.
Since the transfer window opened, speculation has focused on potential targets including Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola. Diomande has handed Liverpool their first setback after apparently opting to join Paris Saint-Germain instead.
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Today's developments see another prospective target reportedly choosing Liverpool's Premier League rivals, Arsenal, over Anfield. Meanwhile, a startling revelation concerning Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has emerged.
Van Dijk transfer question emerges
Liverpool are prepared to sell Virgil van Dijk during the summer transfer window, according to reports from TEAMtalk. The Reds captain has established himself as one of the finest defenders in contemporary football since completing a £75m switch from Southampton in January 2018.
The Dutchman's Liverpool contract expires in the summer of 2027 and there has been mounting speculation that Turkish clubs, including Galatasaray, are keen on securing his services. The outlet claims that, while Liverpool are not proactively seeking to offload the centre-back, they remain 'open to offers' for the player, who turns 35 this month.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is reportedly a transfer target for Galatasaray this summer.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is reportedly a transfer target for Galatasaray this summer.(Image: 2026 James Gill - Danehouse)
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It reports that Van Dijk and Liverpool 'are prepared to evaluate any serious offer on its merits before making a decision' and suggests the club no longer view their captain as 'untouchable. ' However, incoming Reds boss Iraola is not actively pursuing the defender's departure.
TEAMtalk has also claimed that former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has identified Van Dijk as a priority target for his new side, Milan. The Dutch international has proved a transformational acquisition at Anfield.
He has guided Liverpool to two Premier League crowns, the Champions League in 2019, and numerous other domestic honours. Van Dijk has also featured in two additional European Cup finals with the Reds, suffering defeat to Real Madrid on both occasions.
Another blow for Liverpool
Liverpool's prospects of securing Bradley Barcola may have taken a hit, with the player reportedly leaning towards a switch to Arsenal. The Daily Mail's Lewis Steele suggests the Reds are simply not regarded as attractive a destination this year as they were 12 months ago when they had just lifted the Premier League trophy.
Speaking on the Anfield Index podcast, Steele said: "I do think he probably will end up leaving PSG. He's got a decision to make and he might prefer Arsenal. He's probably looking at [Mikel] Arteta, and he might want to live in the capital city of London."
Bradley Barcola has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool
Bradley Barcola has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Patrick Smith - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))
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The journalist went on to say that Liverpool have laid the groundwork on Barcola, but, as with Diomande, that may still prove insufficient to secure the winger's signature. PSG are said to be keen on retaining Barcola, with a reported asking price of around £116m.
Steele further noted that the European champions could command an even greater fee should France go on to lift the World Cup trophy, a scenario that currently appears increasingly plausible.
He added: "It's going to be very, very hard for Liverpool to get Barcola," conceding that the Reds have so far missed out on their primary targets.
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