Virgil van Dijk remains one of Liverpool‘s most influential players. The Dutch defender started every Premier League match during the 2025-26 season.
He once again led the Reds from the heart of defence. But his World Cup campaign ended in after the Netherlands suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the Round of 32.
The defeat has only intensified speculation surrounding Van Dijk’s future. His current contract has entered its final year, leaving fresh uncertainty over what could be his final season at Anfield.
Liverpool, meanwhile, endured a frustrating campaign. The Reds finished fifth in the Premier League and failed to win a trophy.
Arne Slot departed at the end of the season, with Andoni Iraola arriving to lead a major rebuild. The club has already strengthened the squad this summer.
Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet have joined Liverpool, while negotiations continue for Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola.
According to Fotomaç, Galatasaray have opened preliminary talks with Virgil van Dijk’s representatives over a possible summer move.
The report claims the Turkish champions have identified the Liverpool defender as a replacement if Davinson Sánchez leaves the club.
The report adds that Galatasaray have already made positive progress during their initial contacts with the Dutch defender’s agent. But, the Reds have not indicated they will sell their captain.
However, Galatasaray have already made the first move, and the coming weeks could determine whether Van Dijk’s long spell at Anfield is approaching its conclusion.
🚨 Galatasaray have opened talks over a potential move for Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.
The Turkish club are preparing for the possible sale of Davinson Sánchez and have identified Van Dijk as a major defensive target.
The 34-year-old has one year left on his Liverpool… pic.twitter.com/w4en4eElmz
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