AC Milan are monitoring the situation of Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk, according to reports, as uncertainty surrounds the Dutchman's future at Anfield.

The Italian giants are said to be tracking van Dijk closely, with the defender's contract status at Liverpool making him a target of interest for clubs across Europe's top leagues.

Van Dijk has been one of the most commanding centre-backs in European football since arriving at Liverpool, establishing himself as a cornerstone of Jürgen Klopp's defensive setup and, subsequently, Arne Slot's. A potential departure would represent a significant shift for the Merseyside club.

AC Milan, rebuilding under their current project, appear keen to add proven quality to their defensive line. Landing a player of van Dijk's calibre and experience would signal the Serie A club's ambitions in the transfer market.

No formal bid has been reported at this stage, and talks between Liverpool and van Dijk over a contract extension may yet resolve the situation. However, Milan's reported interest underlines how closely the rest of Europe is watching developments on Merseyside.