Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk should have had Southampton release clause – John Collins

That is the opinion of pundit and former Celtic midfielder John Collins. Van Dijk penned a new six-year contract at Southampton in May 2016 but is now wanting out of St Mary’s. He handed in a transfer request at Southampton last week in order to force through a move away from the south coast club. […]

Chelsea will try to sign Virgil van Dijk but Liverpool will complete deal – Joleon Lescott

That is the opinion of two-time Premier League winner Joleon Lescott.  Van Dijk has handed in a transfer request at Southampton in order to force through a move away from the club.  Liverpool showed initial interest in the player earlier in the transfer window but publicly ended their pursuit of him after Southampton reported their […]

Chelsea Transfer News LIVE updates: Van Dijk to Liverpool hijack, £27m Serge Aurier talks

CHELSEA TRANSFER NEWS: LATEST ON ANTONIO CONTE’S SEARCH FOR PLAYERS Tuesday August 8 Chelsea hope for Van Dijk 10:33: Virgil van Dijk is understood to prefer a move to Liverpool, where he would play under Jurgen Klopp. But The Times say Chelsea and Arsenal hope that Southampton could still refuse to sell their captain to […]

Transfer News LIVE updates: Van Dijk wants Liverpool over Chelsea; Man Utd, Arsenal latest

TRANSFER NEWS LIVE UPDATES: All the latest on Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and more… Sidibe to Chelsea 09.30: Chelsea have identified Monaco defender Djibril Sidibe as their latest target, according to Italian outlet TransferMarketWeb. Having seemingly missed on Juventus’ Alex Sandro, the Blues have switched their attention to the highly-rated France international. The report […]

Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp ready to revive £60m pursuit of Saints star

Van Dijk has accused his club Southampton of leaking his private conversations and claims he has been unjustly fined two weeks’ wages for an alleged disciplinary breach. The Holland defender added he was “insulted” by the suggestion he had refused to train in order to force through a move away from St Mary’s. Van Dijk, […]

Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool: How could Jurgen Klopp's XI look with Southampton ace?

Van Dijk was the subject of a failed transfer bid from Liverpool earlier this summer, with Southampton threatening to report the Reds to the Premier League over what they deemed an illegal approach. Liverpool apologised and cooled their interest in the £50million man but now the centre-back has formally handed in a transfer request, putting […]

Virgil van Dijk submits transfer request and makes statement: Chelsea and Liverpool keen

“It is with regret that I can confirm that I have today handed in a transfer request to leave Southampton,” his statement read. “Unfortunately I feel I have n alternative after I was give notice of the club’s intention to impose a disciplinary sanction against me of a fine equivalent to 2 weeks wages. “I […]

Chelsea confident of Van Dijk deal: Star more likely to stay at Saints than join Liverpool

The Dutch defender’s career at St Mary’s looks over with Mauricio Pellegrino forcing him to train on his own. Van Dijk is looking for a move away from the south coast with Liverpool and Chelsea both chasing his signature. Liverpool looked to be closing in on a deal for the centre-back at the start of […]

Arsenal EXCLUSIVE: Arsene Wenger eyeing double swoop for Mousa Dembele and Virgil Van Dijk

And the Gunners boss is also weighing up a £45m bid for Southhampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk as he bids to rebuild his team into title contenders. Despite insisting Chile star Sanchez could be forced to honour the last year of his contract, Wenger is well aware keeping an unhappy star and losing an asset […]

Liverpool Exclusive: Southampton not budging on Virgil Van Dijk £70m valuation

Klopp and Liverpool were forced into an embarrassing public apology earlier this month after being accused by Southampton of tapping up the former Celtic star. But he is refusing to drop his interest in Van Dijk who has also been attracting the interest of Premier League champions Chelsea and Manchester City. Southampton appear to be […]