Galatasaray is considering making an official offer liverpool Defender Virgil van Dijk is planning a big move this summer.
Journalist Yaziz Sabuncuoglu reports, Via Haber SariKirmiziThat they expect the Turkish giants to make a formal bid for the 34-year-old player soon.
"Galatasaray have not made any move for Virgil Van Dijk yet. I expect some movement after June 15. Galatasaray is considering making an official offer," He is quoted as saying in relation to the Liverpool defender.
Photomack also supported Soapuncuoglu. They report that Galatasaray have added Van Dijk to the 'top of their list'.
According to his knowledge, contact with the Liverpool captain has been established and 'has gained momentum'. These contacts are set to continue through the summer.
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These reports follow earlier claims from Turkiye over the past few months, which suggested that Galatasaray are considering a move for the centre-back ahead of the summer.
The first of them came in May. It made clear that Galatasaray were keen to land Van Dijk €15m per year wage packet at Anfield. They were waiting for the green signal from him before taking any step.
A few days later, a separate report claimed the conversation escalated Between both the parties. The last information from Turkey was then Van Dijk hinted He was ready to move on this summer.
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However, this is all before major changes occur at Liverpool. Now Arne Slott is gone, and Andoni Ierola is at the helm, Virgil van Dijk's stance may have changed.
The Spanish boss certainly won't be keen on the idea of his defensive stalwart leaving just weeks after walking through the door, that's for sure.
But the belief in Turkey is that Galatasaray feel a deal remains to be done. And they intend to at least try and make it happen.
