Why Los Blancos Rejected the Liverpool StarReal Madrid have reportedly turned down an intriguing proposal to sign one of Europe’s finest defenders, Virgil van Dijk,

The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

As Real Madrid continue to navigate the complexities of squad building, their decision to pass on Virgil Van Dijk, as reported by Relevo, underscores a long-term vision that prioritises youth and adaptability over short-term fixes.

This summer is expected to be a big one for Liverpool as the likes of Virgil van Dijk ponder whether to extend their stay or move on.Trent Alexander-Arnold remains a player of interest to Real

Liverpool eye in-form La Liga midfielderAnfield Watch understands that Liverpool have their eyes on a LaLiga midfielder who's been in tremendous form this season. However, there's a catch. READ MORELiverpool use Bajcetic as baitLiverpool are in talks about recalling Stefan Bajcetic from his loan at Red Bull Salzburg and sending him out to La Liga side Real Betis.