Galatasaray ‘to table’ ambitious offer for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk | OneFootball

Galatasaray are preparing an ambitious proposal to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as his Anfield contract runs down.

Fotomaç reports that club executives have drawn up financial and promotional plans to lure the 35-year-old to Istanbul, including a multi-year deal with sizeable signing terms.

The Lions, buoyed by high-profile arrivals in recent windows, want a top-class organiser to anchor Okan Buruk’s defence and strengthen their European push.

With Van Dijk entering the final phase of his deal, FIFA rules allow non-English clubs to open talks with his camp over a pre-contract ahead of the summer window.

Liverpool are in dialogue over an extension, while interest from Saudi Pro League sides and leading European teams complicates the picture.

Galatasaray hope guaranteed UEFA Champions League football and a central leadership role could prove decisive in persuading the Netherlands captain to choose Istanbul for his next chapter.

Source: Turkish-Football.com

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