The Reds have made little effort to keep their out-of-contract players at the club and could lose one of them to Bayern Munich this summer Liverpool could be set to lose Virgil van Dijk, their long-time defensive rock, with reports suggesting the Dutchman is leaning towards a summer move to Bayern Munich. PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, speculation is mounting that the Reds’ captain will leave Anfield, bringing an end to a glorious six-year spell at the club. Van Dijk’s future in doubt as Bayern comes knocking For months, Liverpool fans have been anxiously awaiting clarity on Van Dijk’s future. The 33-year-old center-back, who has been a cornerstone of the club’s success since arriving from Southampton in 2018, has yet to commit to a contract renewal. Now, according to Fichajes, Bayern Munich have made an attractive offer, tempting Van Dijk to swap the Premier League for the Bundesliga. While the move is not yet confirmed, sources close to the Dutch international claim he is seriously considering a fresh challenge in Germany. Bayern, keen to strengthen their aging backline, see Van Dijk as the perfect leader to bolster their squad and reclaim European dominance. Meanwhile, Liverpool face a potential defensive crisis, as replacing their skipper and most experienced center-back will not be an easy task. Van Dijk breaks silence amid contract speculation Following Liverpool’s Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, Van Dijk finally addressed the speculation regarding his future, but left fans with more questions than answers. "I have no idea. I still have no idea at the moment," Van Dijk admitted when asked whether he would remain at Liverpool next season. "It is not on hold. Nothing is on hold. There are conversations behind the scenes, but at the moment, I don’t even know what will happen next year. If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face." While his uncertain stance suggests he hasn’t made a final decision, his reluctance to commit to Liverpool is raising eyebrows. To make matters worse, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are also out of contract this summer, meaning Liverpool could face a mass exodus of star players if deals aren’t reached soon. With just 10 Premier League games left this season, all eyes will be on Liverpool’s hierarchy to see if they can convince their captain to stay, or risk losing a defensive icon to Bayern Munich.