Virgil van Dijk could leave Liverpool for free as Milan consider move

Milan are considering a move for Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, whose contract with the English club is nearing its conclusion, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Unless van Dijk and Liverpool agree a new deal, the Netherlands international would be able to leave the club as a free agent.

Milan’s interest in the defender is understood to have been present for some time. Club owner Gerry Cardinale and senior adviser Zlatan Ibrahimovic are said to hold van Dijk’s leadership qualities and ability in high regard.

The Italian club could face competition from teams in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, including Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.

However, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan’s chances of signing van Dijk would be reduced if the defender chose to pursue another major contract during the final stage of his career.