Virgil van Dijk is once again being linked with a move to Serie A

Virgil van Dijk is once again being linked with a move to Serie A, with Juventus reportedly monitoring his situation at Liverpool. However, insiders suggest the financial demands involved make a transfer highly unrealistic at this stage. The Dutch defender earns around £350,000 per week and is under contract until June 2027, raising doubts over how Juventus could structure a viable deal. Press sources note similarities with previous speculation involving AC Milan, who have also struggled to match the salary required.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, appear a more plausible destination. The Spanish club have recently targeted experienced Liverpool defenders, signing Trent Alexander‑Arnold and Ibrahima Konaté as their contracts wound down. Van Dijk, a central figure at Liverpool since his £75 million arrival from Southampton in 2018, is entering the final season of his deal, increasing the relevance of transfer rumours. For now, though, Juventus’ interest remains difficult to substantiate given the financial obstacles.