is to be at the centre of a massive push this summer. The captain could leave Liverpool.
FotoMac reports that Galatasaray are high on signing Virgil van Dijk this summer. Enough so that their club president will lead the pursuit in an effort to get his dream transfer.
Van Dijk will have one year remaining on his deal at the end of this season. The Reds' pursuit of several centre-backs, including the impending arrival of £60m Jeremy Jacquet, brings the Dutchman's future into question for the first time at Liverpool.
He knows full well that his long-term future isn't at Anfield but is this summer the time to make a move? Van Dijk turns 35 this summer and if Galatasaray can give him some guarantees, he may fancy the move.
That's certainly what they're hoping. The Turkish giants are always looking to make a splash, typically taking advantage of opportunities for big-name players as with Victor Osimhen.
Van Dijk will be a target and they'll give it their all. Ultimately, it'll come down to what the Liverpool captain wants to do.
Virgil van Dijk: Situation Summary
Liverpool Performance and Stats
As of 6 May 2026, Virgil van Dijk remains the pillar of Liverpool’s defence, having started all 35 Premier League matches this season. The 34-year-old captain has recorded four goals and 3,150 minutes, maintaining a high FotMob rating of 7.23. Most recently, he played the full 90 minutes in the 3–2 defeat to Manchester United on 3 May, following a goal-scoring performance in the Merseyside derby win on 19 April. Despite a disappointing collective campaign that saw the Reds concede 47 goals, Van Dijk leads the league in aerial duels won (74.3%) and has kept 10 clean sheets.
Contract and Future
Van Dijk is currently signed until June 2027, having committed to a new deal in April 2025. However, reports from 6 May 2026 suggest Turkish giants Galatasaray are preparing a significant bid to lure the Dutchman away this summer.
International Standing
As captain, Van Dijk is set to lead the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup this June. The Dutch open their campaign against Japan on 14 June in Texas.
