Liverpool denies rumors of Virgil van Dijk leaving for AC Milan or Fenerbahce
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:37 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Liverpool has dismissed rumors regarding the potential departure of captain Virgil van Dijk. Reports from The Liverpool Echo indicate the club intends to have van Dijk, a key player who featured in every league minute last season, remain for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign. Speculation arose after claims that AC Milan and Fenerbahce were interested in signing the defender. Given the current turmoil at Liverpool, including significant player departures, losing van Dijk would pose a considerable risk. The club seeks stability ahead of the next season.
- •Liverpool plans to keep Virgil van Dijk for the 2026/27 season.
- •Rumors linked van Dijk to AC Milan and Fenerbahce.
- •The Liverpool Echo confirms the club denies these transfer speculations.
- •Van Dijk played every match last season amid defender injuries.
- •Liverpool is undergoing changes with new management and departing players.
- 8:37 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Reportedly Deny Virgil Van Dijk Exit Rumors
"The Reds plan to have their Dutch skipper back for the 2026/27 campaign.
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