Liverpool’s second star was offered to Real Madrid amid contract negotiations

Liverpool are currently trying to fight off Real Madrid’s approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold, but could well have been fighting to keep another of their stars out of contract this summer.

According to reports in Spain, veteran central defender Virgil van Dijk has also been offered to Los Blancos. Relevo claim that the Dutchman was interested in moving to the Spanish capital, but Real Madrid rejected the chance to sign the 33-year-old, who is currently free to sign a pre-contract with other clubs. It seems that he will end up signing a new contract with Liverpool, but knowing that Real Madrid are suffering from injuries in the position, van Dijk could have been an option.

The European champions appreciate Van Dijk’s quality and he is having a good season at Anfield, but decided that due to his age they would not take advantage of the opportunity. Also a vote of confidence in the options they have, Eder Militao, David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, Real Madrid will look for a center back in 2025 or 2026, but probably someone much younger.

The information is surprising, because at the end of last year van Dijk was linked to Real Madrid and the player himself laughed at the idea in the press. Real Madrid have since been linked with Bournemouth defender and Spain Under-21 international Dean Huijsen. It has a relatively affordable price of 59 million euros and would meet all your requirements.