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Reports: Real Madrid join Milan and Juventus in pursuit of Liverpool captain Van Dijk

By: Oliver Fisher A transfer battle is brewing to try and land Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer, according to reports. A report on Calciomercato.com states that Van Dijk is the centre of attention ahead of next…

By Oliver Fisher · Sempremilan

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Real Madrid has entered the race alongside AC Milan and Juventus to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.
The 35-year-old defender could reportedly leave Liverpool on a free transfer if no contract extension is agreed.
Real Madrid considers Van Dijk as a potential immediate replacement for Antonio Rüdiger.

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Real Madrid has reportedly joined Serie A sides AC Milan and Juventus in monitoring Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk ahead of next summer. The 35-year-old Dutch defender is approaching the end of his Liverpool contract, with reports suggesting the club has not yet offered a renewal, potentially opening the door for a departure.

Real Madrid views signing Van Dijk on a free transfer as an opportunity to secure an immediate, high-quality replacement for the departing Antonio Rüdiger. A potential move to the Spanish club would also reunite Van Dijk with former Liverpool teammate Ibrahima Konaté, though clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United States are also reportedly interested.

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Reports: Real Madrid join Milan and Juventus in pursuit of Liverpool captain Van Dijk

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