Real Madrid 'REJECT proposal to sign Virgil van Dijk when his Liverpool contract expires' after defender's agents 'approached Spanish giants over a possible deal'
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Real Madrid rejected an advance from representatives of Virgil van Dijk over a summer move, reports in Spain have claimed. The 33-year-old's Dutchman agents contacted the LaLiga giants to inform them of his willingness to join the Bernabeu when his Liverpool contract expires, according to the report.
![[The Spanish giants reportedly turned down the chance to sign the centre-back in favour of pursuing 'other profiles' that would better suit the team]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/16/93791755-14255471-image-a-43_1736179931500.jpg)
Madrid have had a number of problems at centre back in recent seasons, with the likes of David Alaba and Eder Militao missing significant time with serious knee injuries. However, the club reportedly opted to pass up the chance to sign the Reds skipper, despite his imperious form and stature in the game, in favour of 'other profiles' that would better suit the team.
![[Carlo Ancelotti's side are heavily interested to signing right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is also out of contract in the summer]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/15/93790755-14255471-image-a-40_1736178428845.jpg)
Additionally, the bombshell report from Spanish outlet Relevo claims that the centre back is close to renewing his deal with the Premier League leaders. Van Dijk has returned to his best form this season under the management of Arne Slot, whose side have impressed in the first half of the campaign.
Virgil van Dijk's representatives reportedly informed Real Madrid of his willingness to join the club this summer. The Spanish giants reportedly turned down the chance to sign the centre-back in favour of pursuing 'other profiles' that would better suit the team.
Carlo Ancelotti's side are heavily interested to signing right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is also out of contract in the summer. Last month, the veteran defender claimed that he has 'three or four years' left at the highest level as he dropped a major hint over his contract situation.
