Liverpool are continuing to compile a list of replacements for Virgil Van Dijk.
The talismanic 33-year-old is in the final year of his contract at Anfield, and as things stand, is expected to leave the Reds as a free agent at the end of the season.
Although there is no chance of Arne Slot sanctioning the Dutchman’s exit in the January transfer window, the club are already working hard to build a list of possible long-term replacements.
Liverpool interested in Loic Bade as possible Virgil Van Dijk replacement
CaughtOffside understands Sevilla’s Loic Bade is among the candidates to replace Van Dijk next season.
Slot’s scouting team have been instructed to scout the 24-year-old from now until the end of the campaign.
The Frenchman, who is also admired by Bayern Munich and PSG, has a release clause worth in excess of £42 million in his contract.
During his first season at Sevilla, Loic, whose deal in Spain runs until 2029, has managed three direct goal contributions in 63 games in all competitions.
Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are also in the final 12 months of their contracts but CaughtOffside understands negotiations with the pair are set to start soon.
