Liverpool have three players on list to replace Van Dijk – 'Willing to take on' price for Premier League star
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Liverpool are eyeing up a trio of signings to potentially replace Virgil van Dijk in the summer should he leave on a free transfer.
That's according to journalist Christian Falk, for BILD, who reports that Liverpool currently have their eyes on Nico Schlotterbeck, Marc Guehi and Konstantinos Koulierakis.
Van Dijk is currently on course to leave Liverpool on a free transfer at the end of the season with his current deal due to expire.
Talks have been ongoing for months with the defender about an extension, and he has continually insisted that there is no panic about the situation, but he is yet to sign on the dotted line to extend his stay at the club.
Reports this week even linked him with a mega money move to Saudi Arabia, where Al-Hilal would be willing to pay big to tempt him away from Liverpool and the Premier League.
Should he depart, Liverpool would be left with a major hole in their team that would have to be filled, with Van Dijk having remained a key player and perhaps the best defender in Europe this season.
And according to Falk they are preparing for a departure in case it happens, with three names currently on their list.
"This is true. We at BILD revealed this week. Liverpool have Nico Schlotterbeck on their list, which is truly an honour," he said when asked about reports regarding the German defender.
"He would be Virgil van Dijk’s successor. However, yes, it’s not yet… to the point where you could say it’s really very, very concrete.
"You have to say, they’re looking for that position. They would also spend money on that position. But there are a few other hot candidates we’ve heard about. Marc Guehi—I hope I’m pronouncing that correctly—from Crystal Palace is said to be right at the top. Market value €40 million. They’d be willing to take that on.
"And there’s also a candidate from the Bundesliga. He would be cheaper. That would be the low-cost option. Konstantinos Koulierakis from Wolfsburg. Market value €15m."
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