He doesn't think Real Madrid are interested in him the signature According to Spanish press reports, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.
Real Madrid are closely monitoring contract negotiations at Anfield, with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold a key target in the summer as he approaches the final six months of his current deal with Liverpool.
Like Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk's contract is also about to expire, and a report recently claimed that the Dutchman has joined his fellow defender on Madrid's target list.
MarkaHowever, they dispute such claims and insist that Van Dijk is not currently under consideration for the Santiago Bernabeu.
While there is clear admiration for Van Dijk's talents, Madrid Officials believe signing the player, who turns 34 in July, will only plug the cracks in the centre-back ranks, rather than fully address the issues.
David Alaba has been out for more than a year due to injury, while Eder Militao has returned to action after suffering his second anterior cruciate ligament injury in as many years, leaving Antonio Rudiger as the only centre-back available to Carlo Ancelotti.
Real Madrid would prefer to sign a young star who could be a focal point in their defense over the next decade, and are therefore not considering short-term options like Van Dijk.
Van Dijk was recently asked about a possible move to Madrid at the end of the season. He was Dutch Quick to get rid of the speculation After the two teams met in the Champions League earlier in the season.