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Milan pursues Virgil Van Dijk deal amid significant challenges

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Milan pursues Virgil Van Dijk deal amid significant challenges

Summary

Serie A club Milan has expressed interest in acquiring Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk. The potential transfer faces numerous obstacles, including Van Dijk's salary and Liverpool's demands as they consider signing Ibrahima Konaté. Talks have not yet begun, with the club's willingness to evaluate the situation stemming from former player Zlatan Ibrahimovic's earlier suggestions. Van Dijk's recent World Cup exit could accelerate discussions on his future. Milan seeks to navigate these complexities in hopes of securing the defender.

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•Milan linked with Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk.
•Salary and Liverpool's demands are key challenges.
•No ongoing negotiations have been confirmed.
•Ibrahimovic's suggestion initiated the club's interest.
•Van Dijk's World Cup exit may impact transfer talks.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Details behind Milan’s interest in Virgil Van Dijk and why deal remains complex

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Serie A side Milan have been linked with a move for Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk. The deal would be quite ambitious but it also presents significant challenges.This is clear from Luca Bianchin’s ch...
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