Real Madrid should add Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk to their summer wishlist, with Trent Alexander-Arnold their top transfer target, says Tony Cascarino.

Arne Slot's dad wasn't impressed with Liverpool's midweek win over Lille in the Champions League. The Liverpool manager mentioned his dad's reaction when discussing how difficult it is to break down defensive-minded opponents.

Reds captain Virgil van Dijk is set to make his 300th appearance for the club against the Tractor Boys in a season in which he has again shown his worth to Liverpool. The 33-year-old centre-back has played every minute of his side's 21 games in the top flight as well as their seven outings in the Champions League.

The Premier League leaders have been quiet in the mid-season window so far. But they may now have everything they need to change that.

Quansah stepped back into the side, helping Liverpool to a 2-1 win against Lille. This secured the Reds’ place in the Champions League knockouts as a top-two seed. Captain Virgil van Dijk signalled out his young partner for praise after the game:

Liverpool player ratings so far this season. The club continues their trophy charge as they battle on all fronts.

Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has made a confident contract prediction about Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold before the summer.

It’s no secret that Liverpool are facing an IMMEDIATE triple contract threat. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all out of contract in summer 2025 with no breakthrough yet reached over new deals.

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Harvey Elliott is starting to make his presence felt at Liverpool under Arne Slot despite a bit-part role to date

Liverpool has been widely praised by French media following a 2-1 win over Lille in the Champions League, and one player was singled out amid the "form of his life"