Liverpool wanted to sign Van Dijk last summer but angered Southampton with an alleged illegal approach and were forced into issuing an apology. Manchester City and Chelsea had both been interested in Van Dijk but the Dutch defender has had his heart set on a move to Anfield since the summer. And the Telegraph say Liverpool […]
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Transfer news LIVE updates: Van Dijk to join Liverpool, Real Madrid's £178m spree, Man Utd
TRANSFER NEWS LIVE UPDATES: All the latest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona and more… Sunday December 24 Real’s £178m spree 07:00: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is responding to their El Clasico defeat to Barcelona by preparing a £178m transfer spree. Spanish outlet Diario Gol say Real want to start their […]
Liverpool news: Reds backed to finally sign Virgil van Dijk in January
That is according to Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce. Van Dijk was a target for Liverpool throughout the summer transfer window. The Dutchman handed in a transfer request but Southampton refused to sell. Liverpool’s defence has come under severe criticism this season, with yesterday’s 4-1 loss at Tottenham highlighting their […]
Virgil van Dijk puts Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on alert with comment on January move
Van Dijk was Liverpool’s top summer target but Southampton refused to sell despite receiving a transfer request from the defender. Van Dijk effectively went on strike and was sent to train with the youth team. He has since returned to first team action but admits he still wants to leave. However the former Celtic defender […]
Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp needs a magic wand to sign Virgil van Dijk – Shay Given
Liverpool were interested in Southampton star Van Dijk throughout the summer but Saints refused to sell the Dutchman. He handed in a transfer request but Saints rejected it and forced him to stay at the club, just over a year after signing a new long-term contract. Given says there should have been a Plan B […]
Liverpool news: Mauricio Pellegrino ‘would have happily sold’ Virgil van Dijk – report
Van Dijk was involved in a transfer stand-off with Southampton over his desire to leave and join Liverpool. Liverpool held a serious interest in the player but never bid for the Dutchman, who submitted a transfer request and was then forced to train with the youth team. The Southampton board’s stance throughout the summer was […]
Liverpool news LIVE updates: Van Dijk bid in January, Barcelona issue Coutinho request
Liverpool news LIVE updates: Follow here for the latest news from Anfield Van Dijk bid in January 8:00: Liverpool will be back in for Virgil van Dijk in January should they get out of their group in the Champions League, according to Ian McGarry. Liverpool were heavily linked with the Dutch defender throughout the summer […]
Liverpool transfer news: Thompson tells fans ‘relax’ after Virgil van Dijk transfer claim
This afternoon he tweeted that a move for Van Dijk was on and the player was on his way to Liverpool. The post was retweeted thousands of times by excited Kop fans who thought the transfer deal was going through. Boxer Derry Mathews asked Thompson for more information and he replied: “Was told it’s happening […]
Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk in Mercedes on the way to Melwood – fan claims
After sealing a deal for Naby Keita yesterday, attention has turned to other players and Van Dijk remains a target for Liverpool. Southampton have been adamant the Dutch defender, who has been exiled from the squad due to his wish to leave, will not depart for any price this summer. But Liverpool fans on Twitter […]
