Virgil van Dijk approached by Saudi dealmakers over blockbuster switch

Virgil van Dijk has been approached by Saudi dealmakers on behalf of Al-Hilal regarding a move, talkSPORT understands.

The defender has not responded or engaged at all with his full focus on concluding contract discussions with Liverpool and preparing for Sunday’s League Cup Final against Newcastle.

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Could Van Dijk be waving goodbye to Liverpool fans come the end of the season?Credit: Getty

The Dutch defender is approaching the end of his contract at Anfield and so far, is yet to agree a deal to extend his stay.

Van Dijk has made 310 appearances for the Reds since arriving from Southampton for £80million.

The 33-year-old was spotted speaking to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting director Luis Campos in the Anfield tunnel following Liverpool’s Champions League exit on Tuesday.

However, sources have played down the chat and insist they were not talking about his future.

Liverpool are optimistic they will reach an agreement with the Netherlands international.

The Saudi interest comes hours after the defender revealed he has no idea where his future lies.

Following Tuesday’s clash, the Dutchman was asked whether he would still be a Liverpool player in August.

“I have no idea at the moment, genuinely I still have no idea,” Van Dijk responded. “It is not on hold. Nothing on hold. There are 10 games to go and that is my full focus. If there is news you guys will know it. I don’t even know myself.

“Everyone knows there are some conversations behind the scenes but that is about it. At the moment I don’t even know what will happen next year. If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face.”

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