Liverpool are aiming to replace their captain Virgil van Dijk with one of three targets their fierce rivals Manchester United have recently pursued. United bolstered their centre back department significantly in the summer with the purchases of Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt.

Here’s all the latest Liverpool transfer news for you. We’ve got updates on Virgil van Dijk, Martin Zubimendi and Mo Salah.Liverpool prepare for Van Dijk exitLiverpool are reportedly planning for

The Reds captain is one of three first-team stars out of contract at the end of the campaign but it appears a plan could already be in place to bring in a suitable replacement

From the early to late 2000s, Old Trafford was home to David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, Ji-Sung Park and, occasionally when asked to fill in out wide, a certain Wayne Rooney. Now, this is not a point designed to make Manchester United supporters feel nostalgic.

Mo Salah has provided the biggest 'hint' yet over his Liverpool contract future, while David Raya's double save has left one Sun bod all dazed and confused.

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