We give the most recent transfer rumours from the Premier League the 3AM treatment.
Virgil van Dijk, the captain of the Reds, has been questioned by Liverpool veteran Graham Souness, who hinted that the defender is not happy at Anfield.
Since joining the Reds in a £75 million deal from Southampton during the January transfer window of 2017, the Netherlands international has established himself as a key player at Anfield. Van Dijk made an immediate impression on the red half of Merseyside. He went on to win the FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Premier League, Champions League, and FIFA World Club Cup in addition to two Carabao Cups.
But according to Souness, Van Dijk’s position on his future may have changed as a result of Jurgen Klopp’s impending departure. He also mentioned that Real Madrid, the dominant team in La Liga, would love to take advantage of his contract situation at Anfield as he approaches the last month of his current agreement during the summer transfer window.
“If you had asked me about this a month ago, I would have said whoever takes over from Jürgen Klopp is inheriting the most fabulous situation,” Souness remarked, speaking to Troy Deeney and Simon Jordan. However, I can’t say that now. Liverpool’s character is currently seriously questioned in light of their performance this month.
“Virgil van Dijk’s contract expiration is approaching, which worries me. He turns 33 in July, and if his agent called the sporting director at Real Madrid, they would definitely sign him.” I believe he is clearly unhappy based on the noise he has been making lately, which is something he hasn’t done in his career.
The 3AM Verdict: As of right now, there’s not much evidence to imply that Van Dijk will leave Anfield this summer, and you can bet that Arne Slot will be eager to have one of the most crucial players in the Reds squad on board if and when he replaces Klopp in the near future.
Bold assertion made by a former England international regarding Everton star
Paul Robinson thinks Everton could have to let go of keeper Jordan Pickford this summer in order to avoid losing the former Sunderland stopper in the future at a steep discount.
At Goodison Park, the England international has been a true high point throughout a challenging season. He is also a major factor in Sean Dyche’s team’s current Premier League status. Pickford committed to the Toffees until the summer of 2027 when he signed a new, long-term contract with them last year. But Robinson suggested that if Everton decides to let Pickford go, then a major decision would be in store for the Toffees and their number one. Robinson also backed Chelsea to act.
“If you look at Chelsea now, you’d argue they’re in the same place as where they were last year,” the former England goalie said to Football Insider. Compared to Everton, their performances are superior, and he will receive a larger salary. Chelsea is currently a bigger and stronger club than Everton, and they have a higher chance of playing in Europe. Given that Pickford is thirty years old, Everton believes that this is their last opportunity to acquire him for a sizable transfer fee. The cost will vary if he plays with Everton for an additional two or three seasons.
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