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.

Virgil van Dijk has entered the final year of his Liverpool contract and is currently set to leave the club on a free transfer next summer with the club now making a shortlist of potential replacements.

Considered one of Liverpool's best defenders in recent times, Virgil Van Dijk's relentless presence makes him a pillar of the team's defence. Because his contract expires next summer, Liverpool is already looking at possible successors,

Liverpool have made their decision and have already lined up a replacement for legendary defender Virgil van Dijk.

Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate has quietly taken centre stage this season, outshining even Virgil van Dijk in one key area that’s left fans buzzing.