Virgil Van Dijk

Real Madrid have confirmed that central defender Raúl Asencio will be sidelined for approximately four months following successful surgery on a tibial stress fracture, forcing the club to prioritise recruitment in the January window.

Real Madrid have identified Jarell Quansah as a transfer target, complicating Liverpool's plans regarding the defender's €70m buy-back clause.

Real Madrid are tracking Virgil van Dijk as a potential free agent target for 2027, with Liverpool currently holding off on contract renewal talks for their captain.

Liverpool have delayed contract talks with Virgil van Dijk until next year, using the time to assess their £87m worth of young defensive reinforcements.

Manchester United are reportedly leading Liverpool and Tottenham in the race to sign Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu.

Ronald Araujo is reportedly open to making his Liverpool loan permanent, with the club holding a €55m non-mandatory purchase option from Barcelona.