Virgil van Dijk tipped to receive offer to leave Liverpool after 'work to do' admission
Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Liverpool.com or go back to LFC Live.
Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsVirgil Van DijkVirgil van Dijk is reportedly assessing his Liverpool future ahead of the summer transfer window, with Turkish side Galatasaray said to be 'ready to make an offer' for the Reds captainVirgil van Dijk has another year remaining on his contract(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk could be on the verge of receiving an offer from Turkish club Galatasaray in the summer transfer window.Turkish publication FotoMac claims the Dutch defender is 'ready to leave' Anfield and may yet follow Mohamed Salah in departing the club on a free transfer when the campaign concludes in what would be a huge blow to Arne Slot.The unlikely report suggests Van Dijk is evaluating his Liverpool future following the club's underwhelming season. The 34-year-old has 12 months remaining on his current Reds' contract, having signed an extension last term, but is conscious of the club's strategy to recruit younger talent.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Wharton interest, Diomande latest, Senesi moveREAD MORE: How many points Liverpool needs to confirm Champions League before Chelsea gameThe Merseysiders brought in Giovanni Leoni last summer and have secured an agreement with Rennes to sign prospect Jeremy Jacquet, while they're also in discussions to prolong Ibrahima Konate's deal, which runs out this summer.The report adds Van Dijk has been taken with Galatasaray during his two visits to face the Turkish side in the Champions League this season, with manager Okan Buruk eager to strengthen his defensive options.Andy Robertson and Salah are amongst the experienced figures poised to depart Anfield on free transfers this summer, and the report claims Van Dijk may do likewise.They indicate Van Dijk could potentially terminate his contract to join the Turkish Super Lig outfit, mirroring Salah's approach in pursuing alternative opportunities.However, Van Dijk's recent remarks regarding Liverpool's rebuilding project suggest he is fully committed to the club for the duration of his contract, acknowledging that the Reds had a considerable amount of work to do over the summer.Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is reportedly a transfer target for Galatasaray this summer.(Image: 2026 James Gill - Danehouse)"It has been ups and downs," Van Dijk said reflecting on this season.
When you win, it's happy days. When you lose, it is bad and you are held accountable.
You have to take responsibility. There will be a lot of work that has to be done going into next season."When I am back from the World Cup, I will go into it.