Liverpool‘s opening contract offer to defender Virgil van Dijk will reportedly be turned down, while Bayer Leverkusen are looking to ward off interest from Manchester United in striker Victor Boniface. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip, and rumours from around the globe.
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Virgil van Dijk is reportedly ready to turn down Liverpool’s offer of a new contract. Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
TRENDING RUMORS
– Liverpool are unlikely to see their opening contract offer to Virgil van Dijk accepted, according to The Athletic. It is reported that the deal “fell short” of the 33-year-old’s expectations, with an agreement still required on the length and salary. The deal is the first to be offered by the Reds as they look to resolve three key first-team contract situations — Van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold — and it is said that talks are continuing with the Netherlands centre-back’s representatives.
– Bayer Leverkusen are planning to ward off interest in striker Victor Boniface by handing him a new contract, says Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. The Bundesliga side are hopeful of signing the 23-year-old to a long-term deal until the summer of 2029, with Manchester United one of the clubs that are believed to be monitoring his situation as manager Ruben Amorim looks for a long-term striker solution. Boniface has scored six goals in eight league starts this season.
– Confidence is emerging from AC Milan that winger Rafael Leão will stay at the San Siro, reports Calciomercato. Leao, 25, has been linked with multiple clubs across Europe but, following recent impressive performances under manager Paulo Fonseca, there is optimism that he is likely to extend his stay with the Rossoneri. Leão has directly contributed to nine goals in 18 matches this season.
– Paris Saint-Germain are no longer in the race for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, according to Foot Mercato. Despite sporting director Luis Campos beginning talks with the 26-year-old’s representatives regarding a potential switch to the Parc des Princes, it is said that manager Luis Enrique does not think he would fit his system and has informed Campos that the Sweden international would not feature regularly in first-team plans.
– Juventus are open to letting midfielder Nicolo Fagioli leave the club, reports Nicolo Schira. The Bianconeri are said to have “opened the door” for the 23-year-old to leave and are demanding an offer worth €25 million. He has made 15 appearances across all competitions this season, while he has recently been linked with Premier League sides Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
