Transfer Talk: Liverpool’s Van Dijk targeted by Saudi club،
The summer transfer window won't reopen in Europe for some time, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Saudi club wants Liverpool captain Van Dijk
Saudi Pro League club set to bid for Liverpool captain and centre-back Virgil van Dijkaccording to Ekrem Konur.
A proposal worth €50 million is said to be in the works for the 32-year-old and is expected to be sent out when the transfer window opens this summer.
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But although Van Dijk is set to enter the final 12 months of his Liverpool contract in June, the Reds hope to open negotiations to extend his stay at Anfield beyond 2025.
Van Dijk won his first trophy since becoming club captain on Sunday, after his goal proved decisive as Liverpool beat Chelsea 1-0 in extra time in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia have also been linked with Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah, after Al-Ittihad saw their approach turned down last summer.
Paper gossip
– Real Madrid are interested in the Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimiaccording to the journalist Mario Cortegana. The Whites They are said to be keeping tabs on the 25-year-old, and with his contract expiring in 2026, it is believed they could intensify their pursuit if he does not sign new terms at the Parc des Princes.
– Naples reserves 40 million euros this summer to recruit a striker, reveals Calciomercato. Serie A club's shortlist reportedly narrowed down to three names they believe could succeed Victor Osimhen, which is linked to distance. Bologna Star Joshua Zirkzee22 years old, is the first name considered, while Gli Azzurri also like Feyenoord Santiago Gimenez, 22, and Lille attacking Jonathan David24.
– Juventus interested in Monza goalkeeper Michele DiGregorio, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. THE Bianconeri I think the 26-year-old could be a solid successor for Wojciech Szczesny, amid growing uncertainty over the future of the Polish international. It is reported that they could also face competition for his signature from Internazionale.
– Two Premier League clubs are keeping a close eye on Coventry midfielder Callum O'Hare, reports the Sun. Everton and Fulham are said to be keen on the 25-year-old, who is prepared to turn down any new contract offers to set up a free transfer this summer. He is also on the radar of Championship club Southampton.
– Negotiations are underway between Portland Timbers and Club America on a forward agreement Jonathan Rodriguezaccording to Cesar Luis Merlo. Rodriguez, 30, also known as Cabecita, is reportedly not making it to the Liga MX club's next match, and they are hoping to move him forward, although there are still “gaps” to be filled in discussions between the two parts. .
