Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid has reportedly made the first contact necessary to sound out a potential transfer involving a Brazilian star.

The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

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

Real Madrid are looking at AFC Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Why Los Blancos Rejected the Liverpool StarReal Madrid have reportedly turned down an intriguing proposal to sign one of Europe’s finest defenders, Virgil van Dijk,

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