Virgil van Dijk-exit response as bid expected for wantaway star

Liverpool’s summer transfer window has been quiet so far, though the Reds have seen captain Virgil van Dijk admit he will be considering his future over the coming months

Liverpool are growing frustrated with the early part of the summer transfer window, with the Reds still yet to make a senior signing.

New boss Arne Slot has been working with the squad left for him by Jurgen Klopp. But the Dutchman has seen several key men depart, including Joel Matip, and will be keen to bring in his own players.

For now though, the biggest concern is the future of captain Virgil van Dijk, who hinted he was considering his future at Anfield following Euro 2024. Elsewhere, Slot has seen his pursuit of Netherlands international Teun Koopmeiners fail.

And bids are expected to be made immiently for wantaway defender Sepp van de Berg, though the Reds may not get the fee they want. Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest Liverpool transfer news.

Reds respond to Van Dijk exit hint

Liverpool are reportedly ‘relaxed’ over Virgil van Dijk, despite the captain admitting he was considering future. Speaking after the Netherlands’ exit from Euro 2024 he said: “I will think carefully this summer about what I want, at club level and as an international player.”

According to The Athletic though, those comments have not troubled bosses back at Anfield. There is said to be an acceptance that Van Dijk was understandly coy on his future following a heartbreaking exit from the tournament and a long season.

Van Dijk spoke highly of new boss Arne Slot when he was first appointed and the Reds believe the defender’s desire to lead the squad has not waned. They will now begin talks to extend his contract, in a sign they believe he wants to remain at the club.

Ex-PL chief says Van Dijk outcome to ‘be made public’
Liverpool have a lot on their plate this summer. Not only are they adapting to a new chapter without Jurgen Klopp but there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding their transfer business. Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk are all in the spotlight right now as their deals are due to expire in 2025.

The captain is particularly sparking discussion following the comments he made at Euro 2024, stating he needed to ‘think carefully’ about what he wanted for his future. Since then, rumours have been swirling and many are wondering where the Dutchman’s future lies. Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has weighed in on the matter and believes that talks are very much being held, which could be revealed soon.