Virgil van Dijk has claimed Liverpool will remain one of the biggest clubs in the world regardless of FSG’s potential sale.

The centre-back is currently on international duty with the Netherlands at the World Cup in Qatar, helping his side safely navigate a round of 16 clash with USMNT to book a place in the quarter-finals.

Speaking at the press conference after that 3-1 win over the USA, Van Dijk was asked about the news that Liverpool’s owners FSG are preparing to sell the club.

“I have full trust in Liverpool that they will be fine. We are a very established club, one of the biggest in the world and that will stay that way. Whoever comes in to fill in those roles, they will do very well. I am aware of everything that is happening.

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“Whether I am taking it in and doing something with it right now, I don’t think so because the full focus is on the World Cup but hopefully everything will be sorted and clarified when I am back. At this point, I am definitely not thinking about it.”

The Fenway Sports Group recently announced Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were assisting with the potential sale of the Anfield club.

In terms of potential suitors, Saudi Arabia’s sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal has already expressed his desire for the nation to get involved with Liverpool.

Cristiano Ronaldo has received a huge contract offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, but he is also being tempted by the chance to join Chelsea following their summer interest. (Calcio Mercato)

Barcelona are interested in signing Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, but their plans have already been scuppered because Newcastle consider him untouchable and are not in need of the money. (Fichajes)

Liverpool‘s search for midfield reinforcements could see them make a move for Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat, who came close to joining Tottenham last season before they signed Rodrigo Bentancur. (Sky Germany)

Real Madrid would be willing to reignite their interest in Kylian Mbappe sometime in the future, but a number of conditions would have to be met – for example, he would have to reach out to them to initiate a transfer. (Sport)

Mbappe stayed at PSG this summer and met with Robert Lewandowski in an attempt to convince him to sign from Bayern Munich. The Poland striker would end up joining Barcelona. (Le Parisien)

Barcelona have pulled out of the race to sign 16-year-old wonderkid Endrick from Palmeiras, leaving Real Madrid, PSG and Chelsea to battle for him. (Marca)

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Manchester City are open to selling Jack Grealish in order to help balance the books and go all out to land Jude Bellingham ahead of Liverpool and Real Madrid. (Football Insider)

Manchester United and Chelsea have both registered an interest in Bayer Leverkusen and Netherlands right-back Jeremie Frimpong, but Real Madrid are currently leading the race to sign him. (Defensa Central)

In terms of outgoings at the Santiago Bernabeu, Marco Asensio is wanted by Arsenal with his contract set to expire in the summer. Milan and Juventus are also thought to be interested. (CalcioMercatoWeb)

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol has confessed he would like to join Real Madrid later in his career, describing the La Liga giants as ‘the biggest club in the world’.

Gvardiol has attracted serious interest from across Europe this summer, with sources confirming to 90min that Chelsea are locked in negotiations with Leipzig over a double deal to land the centre-back alongside teammate Christopher Nkunku.

Chelsea remain hopeful that they are close to winning the race for Gvardiol, who recently left the door open to a move to Stamford Bridge, but co-owner Todd Boehly is aware of competition from elsewhere, including from Real.

Asked about a possible move to Madrid shortly after confessing he could join Chelsea, Gvardiol did not shy away from heaping praise on the Spanish side.

“Real Madrid is the biggest club in the world, so who knows? Maybe one day I can play there,” he told reporters. “I would like to, yes.”

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Gvardiol had mentioned Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic in his compliments to the Blues but turned his attention to Real’s Luka Modric.

“Luka doesn’t have to tell me anything about Real Madrid, there’s no need,” the Croatia international added. “I already know everything. I know it’s the biggest club in the world and how important it is to be linked to such a team.”