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Galatasaray has reportedly put Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk on its transfer agenda as the Istanbul club looks to strengthen its back line during the winter transfer window, with midfielder Ilkay Gundogan said to be part of a possible route toward the Dutch center-back.
The Turkish champions have stepped up their search for defensive reinforcements following problems at the back and a drop-off in individual performances, according to the report.
Sabah newspaper reported that Galatasaray has identified Van Dijk as one of the names under consideration as the club plans to bring in a new center-back during the mid-season transfer period.
The 35-year-old Liverpool defender is reportedly being assessed as part of Galatasaray's plans to reinforce the center of defense.
According to the report, Van Dijk's contract with Liverpool is set to expire at the end of the season, a situation that has brought him onto Galatasaray's radar ahead of the January transfer window.
No agreement, formal offer or negotiations between the clubs were mentioned in the information provided.
A notable element of the reported transfer interest involves Ilkay Gundogan, who is said to work with the same management company as Van Dijk.
The report suggested that this connection could potentially play a role if Galatasaray moves forward with an attempt to sign the Dutch defender.
Galatasaray is continuing its preparations for the winter transfer period, with the center-back position emerging as a priority as the club looks to address its defensive concerns.
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