Real Madrid considers signing Virgil van Dijk as free agent
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Real Madrid is looking to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, who will be a free agent at the end of this season. The club is monitoring Van Dijk's situation closely as they prepare for potential future transfers. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich plans a long-term contract offer for Michael Olise, whose current deal expires in 2029, and is also interested in Jules Kounde from Barcelona. Additionally, Manchester United is targeting Jean-Philippe Mateta to boost their attack and is considering extending Luke Shaw's contract, while Tottenham is eyeing Kim Min-jae from Bayern Munich.
- •Van Dijk will become a free agent at season's end.
- •Bayern Munich will offer Olise a contract until 2032.
- •United targets Mateta to enhance their attacking options.
- •Tottenham expresses interest in defender Kim Min-jae.
- •Shaw's contract extension is under consideration from United.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid considering Van Dijk - Tuesday's gossip
- 8:02 PMBBC Sport — Real Madrid considering Van Dijk - Tuesday's gossip
"Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.
"Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 8:02 PMReal Madrid considering Van Dijk - Tuesday's gossip
Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.
- BBC SportSep 29, 2026, 8:02 PMReal Madrid considering Van Dijk - Tuesday's gossip
Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.
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