Galatasaray are accelerating their efforts to sign Virgil van Dijk liverpool this summer, as they plan a defensive rebuild.
Photomack did the double for the Liverpool star todayEmphasizing that he is the star name, the Turkish side are looking to strengthen their defense this summer.
Van Dijk wants to leave Liverpool
Sport Witness covered a report earlier this week It said Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk was at the top of Galatasaray's transfer wishlist this summer.
That report stated that the Super Lig club were willing to match Van Dijk's Anfield salary and, importantly, the 34-year-old was ready for the move.
Fotomac now reports that head coach Okan Buruk wants to sign a 'leading star' to strengthen his defense next season. Van Dijk, who is 'planning to leave Liverpool', has become a 'key name' in his thinking.
The outlet states that Van Dijk is considering leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Furthermore, he is also probably considering terminating his contract, following in the footsteps of Mohamed Salah.
The growing belief is that the Dutchman is set to join Galatasaray this summer. He played twice against Galatasaray this season and was 'impressed by the atmosphere' created by the Turkish fans. It feels like it opened the door one step.
Thus, the Turkish side's management will now 'accelerate their contacts' regarding Van Dijk as soon as transfer work begins for next season.
liverpool overhaul
Now, according to reports earlier this week, Sport Witness will urge caution. This report again seems too big, too based on Turkish confidence.
Most important is the consideration that Virgil van Dijk will expire his contract at Liverpool this summer. Given that this has already happened with Mohamed Salah, it would be a huge step for Liverpool to sanction another such exit.
With Andy Robertson also departing and Alisson potentially leaving as well, letting Van Dijk go free would be a huge and controversial decision from the Liverpool hierarchy.
But, confidence in Turkey remains intact and reports are increasing every minute. This suggests, at least, that something is going on behind the scenes.
