Virgil van Dijk, who is out of contract at Liverpool, is considered a dream return for Celtic. However, his high salary and his current status as one of the top center-backs make such a move unlikely. At 33, van Dijk is close to securing his second Premier League title, and with a base salary exceeding £200,000 a week, the financial considerations alone pose a substantial obstacle to any potential transfer. Despite his age suggesting he might be approaching the end of his peak years, his performance level remains exceptionally high. As a result, a return to Celtic appears more of a fanciful notion than a realistic plan at this stage.