Virgil van Dijk on the brink of Liverpool move
- A Virgil van Dijk move to Liverpool is gathering pace — 2 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by SempreMilan (reporting Fabrizio Romano comments), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
Story log
- 13 AugStory opened — 8 sources (The Mirror, Sports Mole, Tribal Football, Goal)
What the reports say
- Multiple outlets quoting Fabrizio Romano's comments that Van Dijk is part of Liverpool’s project and is unlikely to be sold this summer; coverage of Romano’s clarification about AC Milan interest. — SempreMilan (reporting Fabrizio Romano comments)
- Goal reports Liverpool are close to tying Mohamed Salah to a new deal with Virgil van Dijk expected to follow; Van Dijk said 'progress' has been made in talks. — Goal
- Reports relay that European clubs have been monitoring Van Dijk’s situation and that his representatives have received approaches while talks with Liverpool continue. — Sporting News
- Anfield Index analyses Liverpool’s preparedness if Virgil van Dijk departs at the end of the 2026/27 season, noting his contract situation and that talks have been ongoing. — Anfield Index
V. van Dijk is a 35-year-old central defender at Liverpool, rated 37.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 389th of 434 on scout potential in the Premier League. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present this season (100% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.99 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Dijk.
- SSempreMilan (reporting Fabrizio Romano comments)Multiple outlets quoting Fabrizio Romano's comments that Van Dijk is part of Liverpool’s project and is unlikely to be sold this summer; coverage of Romano’s clarification about AC Milan interest.Trusted 85%
Multiple outlets quoting Fabrizio Romano's comments that Van Dijk is part of Liverpool’s project and is unlikely to be sold this summer; coverage of Romano’s clarification about AC Milan interest.
1 JulRead full article → - GGoalGoal reports Liverpool are close to tying Mohamed Salah to a new deal with Virgil van Dijk expected to follow; Van Dijk said 'progress' has been made in talks.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
Goal reports Liverpool are close to tying Mohamed Salah to a new deal with Virgil van Dijk expected to follow; Van Dijk said 'progress' has been made in talks.
5h agoRead full article → - SSporting NewsReports relay that European clubs have been monitoring Van Dijk’s situation and that his representatives have received approaches while talks with Liverpool continue.Mixed 50%
Reports relay that European clubs have been monitoring Van Dijk’s situation and that his representatives have received approaches while talks with Liverpool continue.
5h agoRead full article → - AAnfield IndexAnfield Index analyses Liverpool’s preparedness if Virgil van Dijk departs at the end of the 2026/27 season, noting his contract situation and that talks have been ongoing.Mixed 50%
Anfield Index analyses Liverpool’s preparedness if Virgil van Dijk departs at the end of the 2026/27 season, noting his contract situation and that talks have been ongoing.
5h agoRead full article → - TTribal FootballReports state Van Dijk has had 'progress' in contract talks with Liverpool and could commit his future to the club.Mixed 50%
Reports state Van Dijk has had 'progress' in contract talks with Liverpool and could commit his future to the club.
5h agoRead full article → - TThe MirrorVirgil van Dijk joined Liverpool after a transfer battle with Manchester City.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 45%
Virgil van Dijk joined Liverpool after a transfer battle with Manchester City.
17h agoRead full article → - TThis Is AnfieldThis Is Anfield reports on Van Dijk commenting about internal club matters (including being surprised by Arne Slot's sacking) and references the ongoing contract discussion context.Low-trust 38%
This Is Anfield reports on Van Dijk commenting about internal club matters (including being surprised by Arne Slot's sacking) and references the ongoing contract discussion context.
4 JunRead full article → - SSports MoleReports say Liverpool are willing to discuss Virgil van Dijk's future amid interest from AC Milan; his contract has one year remaining.Low-trust 20%
Reports say Liverpool are willing to discuss Virgil van Dijk's future amid interest from AC Milan; his contract has one year remaining.
10 JulRead full article →