Virgil van Dijk's contract situation at Liverpool has sparked transfer rumors, with AC Milan eyeing a potential move for the Dutch defender.
What's behind the rumors?
The rumors suggest that new AC Milan manager Amorim views Van Dijk as a priority transfer target to reinforce the Milan backline.
How does this affect Liverpool?
The prospect of losing Van Dijk would be a significant blow to Liverpool, who are already dealing with the departures of Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot.
Virgil van Dijk is one of the few remaining pillars of the previous era, serving as a sounding board for Iraola.
What about other Liverpool players?
Joe Gomez, the club's current longest-serving player, has admitted he is unsure where he will be playing his football next season, with only a year left on his contract.
Curtis Jones is also entering the final year of his deal and has been the subject of interest from Serie A giants Inter.
What comes next for Virgil van Dijk?
Despite the noise from abroad, Liverpool Echo has moved to dismiss the links to Milan and Turkish side Fenerbahce, insisting the Reds are planning for the upcoming season with their captain on board.
The defensive crisis at Anfield could be exacerbated by the contract situation of Joe Gomez, with Ibrahima Konate having already moved to Real Madrid.
Wataru Endo is another senior figure whose time at the club could be drawing to a close, with the Japanese international entering the final 12 months of his agreement.
Harvey Elliott's future is also unresolved, with the young midfielder returning to Anfield after a season on loan at Aston Villa where game time was limited.