REPORTS – Liverpool have edge to secure signing of £25.2million star on a Bosman

Virgil van Dijk has been the mainstay of Liverpool’s backline after joining from Southampton for a £75m fee back in 2018.

The Dutchman has also enjoyed a stellar start to this season but he has entered the final year of his current contract so his long-term future is currently hanging in balance at Anfield.

News – Liverpool ready, expected to agree terms in few months with “impressive” star – Report

Liverpool are said to be keen on keeping hold of him by tying him down to a new deal but the Reds have now seemingly started to search for a new center-back as a potential replacement for Van Dijk – who is set to turn 34 next year.

The Merseyside club have been linked with a few names in recent times with Marc Guehi being suggested as a serious target.

However, on Caught Offside, German football expert, Christian Falk has reported that Liverpool are interested in Bayer Leverkusen star, Jonathan Tah, as well. The 28-year-old’s current contract is set to expire at the end of this season hence, Arne Slot’s side can secure his signature for free next summer.

Bayern Munich were heavily linked with a move for the Germany international this summer but they eventually couldn’t manage to find an agreement with Leverkusen regarding the transfer fee. Xabi Alonso’s side wanted around £25.2m to let him leave.

Falk says Liverpool have the edge as Jonathan Tah wants to feature in the Premier League. Newcastle United are also interested in him but if Slot’s side were to make a concrete approach, the player would be happy to move to Anfield.