Liverpool are reportedly considering four candidates to eventually succeed Virgil van Dijk at the heart of their defence, according to Anfield Watch.
The Dutch centre-back, who has been a cornerstone of the Reds' backline since his 2018 arrival, is entering the latter stages of his career at age 35. The club's recruitment team is said to have drawn up a shortlist of four names as part of long-term succession planning.
Details of the specific targets were not disclosed in the initial report, which emerged on November 2, 2026. Van Dijk remains under contract at Anfield and continues to feature regularly for Arne Slot's side.
