New reports have suggested that La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are preparing approaches for both Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and defender Virgil van Dijk.
The pair have helped transform Liverpool into one of Europe’s finest sides, with Klopp’s tactics and Van Dijk’s leadership both vital to the Reds’ run to Champions League glory last season.
AS claim that Real and Barcelona are both well aware of their qualities. The two La Liga sides are planning some drastic changes, and they both want Klopp and Van Dijk to lead them going forwards.
Beginning with the manager, Real officials are thought to be uncertain as to whether Zinedine Zidane is the right man for them, and the same can be said of Ernesto Valverde at Barcelona. Neither manager has earned many fans in recent months, and AS state that both clubs are already considering alternatives.
Klopp is thought to be highest on their wish lists, having proven to be one of Europe’s finest managers. However, they also want to hire him because they feel that would give them the advantage in the race for Van Dijk.
As perhaps the finest defender around at the minute, it is no surprise that Van Dijk has attracted interest from Real and Barcelona. The La Liga rivals are both looking for new centre-backs, and signing Van Dijk would be a real statement of intent from either.
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