Real Madrid have turned down the chance to sign Virgil van Dijk in the summer transfer window, according to a Spanish report, which has named the Liverpool target that Los Blancos are interested in instead.

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool are planning for an announcement about Virgil van Dijk's future in the coming week after Mohamed Salah signed a new contract, saying he believes the Dutchman "didn't

Virgil van Dijk could soon follow Mohamed Salah in committing his future to Liverpool, in what would be a major coup for the club. While the signs are extremely positive, cold water has been poured on one theory regarding the timescales.