Liverpool chooses Virgil van Dijk's successor

The Dutch center is in its final moments in international elite football.

Javier Parra Peña | 10 Sep 2026 | 23.30
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Liverpool chooses Virgil van Dijk's heir
Liverpool chooses Virgil van Dijk's heir

Liverpool has placed central defender Finn Jeltsch, a 20-year-old, on their list of targets with the intention of incorporating him as a replacement for Virgil van Dijk. The upcoming Liverpool transfer market will focus on strengthening the defense.

According to a report from Fussball Daten, Andoni Iraola has requested the British board for the arrival of a defender in the winter market, although Stuttgart has set their price at 50 million euros and refuses to negotiate a sale before the summer market of 2027.

Liverpool's defensive need and Stuttgart's fixed valuation

Coach Andoni Iraola has conveyed to Anfield's leadership the urgency of strengthening the central defense during the January 2027 transfer window. However, the Stuttgart board is not willing to authorize the departure of the German U-21 international mid-season, forcing the English club to postpone the transaction until June.

Finn Jeltsch

The 50 million euros economic valuation established by the German entity reflects the player's potential in the Bundesliga. The Anfield offices are analyzing whether to pay that amount to secure the generational replacement for their captain in the Premier League.

Premier League competition with Arsenal and Manchester United

Liverpool is not alone in tracking the 20-year-old defender. Arsenal and Manchester United also regularly send scouts to Germany to assess the performance of the central defender with Stuttgart, anticipating a three-way battle among English giants for the summer period.

The Reds' sports management believes that the versatility and physical strength of the German player fit into Iraola's scheme. However, the emergence of direct rivals in the Premier League could raise economic demands in the final negotiation.

Anfield's technical department will monitor the player's performance during the first half of the 2026-2027 season. Liverpool's executives plan to start formal discussions with Finn Jeltsch's representatives in April 2027 to structure the 50 million euros offer before the official opening of the summer market.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Liverpool elige al heredero de Virgil van Dijk