Pellegatti stirs controversy: Van Dijk will arrive at AC Milan sooner or later

Carlo Pellegatti, the Italian journalist known for his close ties to AC Milan, has sparked controversy regarding the future of Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, confirming that Liverpool's captain's name has not been mentioned at the Italian club without reason.

Pelligatti said: "Sometimes they mock me for talking about Van Dijk, and I accept that, but they also mocked me back in January 2018 when I talked about Ibrahimović arriving, and he did come a year later."

He added: "I still say that Cardinale said: either we sign him now for a transfer fee, or we sign him for free next year."

The Italian journalist continued his remarks, saying: "I said that Van Dijk will arrive at AC Milan sooner or later. We will see if Cardinale changes his mind or not, but I assure you that the name Van Dijk was not just a name thrown out of nowhere."

These statements bring Van Dijk's name back into the speculation surrounding AC Milan, especially with ongoing discussions about the Dutch defender's future. However, Pellegatti's comments do not yet represent an official announcement of an agreement between the player and the Italian club.