Virgil van Dijk received a plea from a Tottenham Hotspur mascot just before they faced Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final in North London

Viewers were in hysterics in the build-up to Tottenham’s Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool as a young mascot made the cheekiest of attempts to tap up Virgil van Dijk in the tunnel.

Virgil van Dijk is one of three Liverpool stars who are currently free to negotiate with foreign clubs over a free transfer.

Real Madrid have turned down the chance to sign Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer, with the defender now close to a new deal with Liverpool.

Real Madrid has turned down the opportunity to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer, according to Relevo. The Dutch defender's Liverpool co

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said he believes Manchester United were "disrespected" ahead of Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield.

Liverpool continue negotiations to keep Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, while the world's richest man, Elon Musk, is interested in buying the club

Real Madrid have reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign Liverpool's central defender, Virgil van Dijk, despite his agents offering him to the club as a free agent in the summer of 2025.

Reports in Spain are suggesting Virgil van Dijk was offered to Real Madrid as the Liverpool captain's contract continues to run down, with no sign of a renewal yet.

Liverpool are trying to tie down Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold to new contracts during the January transfer window and have confirmed their first deal of the month