Liverpool are concerned about the fallout from Jurgen Klopp’s decision to step down at the end of the season, with a host of stars, including Virgil van Dijk, taking the opportunity to explore their options.
Klopp made a surprise announcement that he will end his nine-year spell as Liverpool manager this summer and Van Dijk admits he is unsure what the German’s departure means for his future.
Klopp urged fans to remain calm in response to Van Dijk’s comments, but the defender, along with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, has a year left on his contract next summer and could be on the verge of a move to Liverpool.
Should Van Dijk be replaced? Liverpool are considering signing a defender in the post-Klopp era. Liverpool are concerned about the repercussions of Jurgen Klopp’s decision to step down at the end of the season, with a number of stars including Virgil van Dijk taking the opportunity to explore their options.
Klopp made the surprise announcement that he will end his nine-year spell as Liverpool manager this summer, with Van Dijk admitting he is unsure what the move means for his future.
Klopp urged fans to remain calm in response to Van Dijk’s comments, but the defender, along with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, has a year left on his contract next summer and could be on the verge of a move to Liverpool.
The ambition to keep hold of all their stars remains, but Liverpool know their resolve will be tested by teams who have felt weak since Klopp’s departure, particularly the Saudi Arabian Pro League side targeting Salah.
Alexander-Arnold’s new contract is believed to be a priority for United, but the futures of Salah, 31, and Van Dijk are uncertain given their ages and the likelihood of them signing their last big contracts elsewhere part.
Liverpool appear to be planning for the future with or without Klopp and are looking for a new defender, hoping to pair him with Van Dijk rather than replace the 32-year-old defender. old.
Liverpool target Fulham star.Tosin Adarabioyo could be an option for Liverpool this summer, with his Fulham contract set to expire at the end of the season and European sides such as AC Milan reportedly interested, according to the Mirror.
Adarabioyo impressed Liverpool scouts in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Fulham and believes the 26-year-old will have plenty of teams to choose from if he decides to leave the Cottages.
Liverpool are already set to lose Joel Matip, whose contract expires at the end of the season, with the Cameroonian likely to miss the entire year through injury.
As a result, they will be forced to rebuild their defense regardless of Van Dijk’s future, but the club will want to keep hold of their iconic Dutchman to avoid a complete rebuild in the post-Klopp era.
