How much Liverpool want for Virgil van Dijk after surprise transfer approach is made

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Liverpool have reportedly set their terms for how much they want for Virgil van Dijk this summer after an approach from a surprise club.

The Dutch international has been subject to interest this summer with Van Dijk’s future at Anfield not set in stone, though Liverpool are reportedly confident that the centre-back will remain on Merseyside for at least one more year.

With Van Dijk one of the many senior players who is expected to miss Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the United States, the chances of the former Southampton star leaving this summer feel very low heading into the Arne Slot era of the club.

Yet that hasn’t stopped one party from making an approach for Van Dijk.

Saudi Arabia make approach for Van Dijk as Liverpool set demands

According to TeamTalk, a Saudi Arabia side have made an initial approach for Van Dijk, with Liverpool setting a £46m demand for their star defender, which seems to have waved away some interest.

As per the report, Van Dijk isn’t opposed to a move to Saudi Arabia, who this summer once again want to go big on superstar name signings, having last year recruited Fabinho and Jordan Henderson from Liverpool.

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Indeed, Van Dijk leaving Liverpool this summer could be nothing short of disastrous for the Reds, with the defender still one of the best in the world and a player Slot and his team would find nearly impossible to replace.

And if Saudi Araba come back in with an offer for Van Dijk, Liverpool must do everything they can to shut down this approach and to ensure supporters that the club captain is not for sale this summer.

Van Dijk simply can’t leave Anfield this summer for any team

Liverpool are entering a brave new world with Slot this season, and if the Dutch coach is to impress on Merseyside, Van Dijk will need to be on the pitch and at his world-class best to get this era off to a good start.

Van Dijk’s influence has never been greater at Liverpool, with the defender a key figure both on and off the pitch and a player who still has a lot to give at the highest level in football in the Premier League.

And no matter how tempting an offer can be, Liverpool can’t let Van Dijk leave, with the Reds showing last year with Mohamed Salah that there isn’t a price that can be placed on players like this.