Virgil van Dijk has sent a clear message to incoming Liverpool manager Arne Slot, warning that the club's top players expect to compete for major honours. The Dutch defender, whose contract expires this summer, is among several key figures whose futures at Anfield remain uncertain.
Van Dijk, along with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, is currently free to leave at the end of the season. Alexander-Arnold is reportedly close to joining Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants having already had a £20m bid rejected. The academy graduate is now expected to leave on a free transfer.
Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez has expressed a desire to join an elite club, with Liverpool among the potential suitors. The Hungarian told The Athletic: 'As a kid, you dream to play at the highest level, win the trophies, be on the best teams.'
Liverpool are also considering Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso as a replacement for Alexander-Arnold, though they face competition from Manchester City. The Italian is valued at around £50m.
The Reds currently sit top of the Premier League but recent defeats have ended their hopes of winning the Champions League and Carabao Cup.
