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

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

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

Real Madrid has reportedly turned down the chance to sign Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer. The defender is now said to be on the verge of inking a new deal with Liverpool.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been linked with a summer move to Real Madrid - but the Spanish club has now dismissed claims that the Dutchman is on its radar

According to a report, Virgil van Dijk is 'close to renewing his contract' at Liverpool. READ MORE: Liverpool Open To Accepting Transfer For Out Of Form Striker - Premier League Club Interested Over recent weeks,

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.