Liverpool have done really well this season, and with just nine matches left in the Premier League, the Reds are quite close to winning the title. They are also just one step away from winning the Carabao Cup when they face Newcastle in the final, and they have a one-goal advantage heading into the return leg against French giants PSG.
However, as impressive as it may seem, everything is in chaos off the pitch, as three very important players have not yet put pen to paper on a new deal with the club. In June, Van Dijk’s current deal ends. Liverpool is eager to renew their captain’s contract. With no positive outcome from the talks, though, the top European clubs, especially Bayern Munich, are interested in the veteran.
Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Bayern are tailing VVD
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[TBR reports](https://tbrfootball.com/what-liverpool-sources-are-insisting-about-virgil-van-dijk-after-real-madrid-and-two-other-clubs-watched-him-vs-psg/) that both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are ready to offer Virgil van Dijk a two-year contract if he departs Anfield. Bayern Munich, long-time admirers of the Dutch defender, are also expected to join the race if he seeks a new challenge.
Vincent Kompany is reportedly leading Bayern’s pursuit, while clubs from Saudi Arabia are closely tracking the situation, eager to lure Van Dijk with a lucrative deal. Despite this, European interest remains strong, with multiple offers already on the table. Representatives from Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich attended Liverpool’s recent Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain. While their official purpose was to scout future opponents, monitoring Van Dijk was likely a key objective.
Liverpool have already started preparing for defensive reinforcements. The type of defender they pursue will largely depend on whether their captain stays at Anfield.
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Liverpool must prioritise extending Van Dijk’s contract, as he remains a crucial figure in the squad with plenty more to contribute in the years ahead. Let’s wait and see how it plays out.