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Picture emerges of Chelsea and Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk in London as transfer links continue
summer and has recently handed in a transfer request at the club to try and force a transfer.
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Southampton: van Dijk will cost record fee
Southampton have said that they will not be bullied into selling defender Virgil van Dijk and any club who has ambitions of signing the 26-year-old will have to lodge a bid in the region of £70 million, a record fee for a defender.
Chelsea prepare £50m offer for Premier League defender
Reigning champions Chelsea are weighing up a £50m bid for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk after the Dutchman handed in a transfer request last week.
Southampton manager still hopeful of van Dijk stay
Despite the Southampton captain Virgil van Dijk having handed in a transfer request this week, manager Mauricio Pellegrino is still hopeful that the Dutch defender will stay at the club.
Saints identify van Dijk replacement
After their captain Virgil van Dijk handed in a transfer request yesterday in an attempt to force a move away from the club, Southampton have wasted no time in identifying who they want to replace the Dutch defender.
Southampton sign Juventus midfielder
Southampton have broken their transfer record by signing Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina for £18.1 million. The Gabon international will make the move to St.Mary's on a five-year deal.
Van Dijk hands in transfer request at Southampton
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk has officially handed in a transfer request to his current employers as he looks to force a move away from the club. The Dutch international said that the reason for the request was that wants "to play European football again and challenge for major honours."
Klopp ready to accept defeat in van Dijk chase
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is ready to accept missing out on Southampton's Virgil van Dijk and begin the Premier League season with the four centre backs that he currently has.
Southampton prefer selling Van Dijk to Chelsea
Southampton would prefer doing business with Chelsea for defender Virgil van Dijk rather than reviving their association with Liverpool.
Chelsea set to hijack Liverpool's van Dijk attempts
The situation regarding Virgil van Dijk's Southampton future seems to have been ongoing for an eternity now, with Liverpool being deemed as the club that would eventually sign the Dutch defender. Now, however, Chelsea are preparing to beat the Merseyside club to a £50 million deal.
Liverpool end interest in Naby Keita?
Liverpool have decided to end their pursuit of RB Leipzig's Naby Keita for this summer's transfer window.
Van Dijk to return to Southampton squad
When Virgil van Dijk was left behind when Southampton travelled to France as part of their pre-season training, with the club's explanation suggesting that he was not in the right frame of mind to be part of the squad, it looked like he was on his way out of St Mary's. However, it is understood that manager Mauricio Pellegrino intends to reintegrate his captain with the rest of the team this week.
Tottenham outcast eyed as Van Dijk replacement
Southampton have reportedly earmarked Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Kevin Wimmer as their prime target, should they lose Virgil van Dijk this summer.
Van Dijk still expects to join Liverpool
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk is reportedly keen on pushing a move to Liverpool before the end of the summer transfer window.
Chelsea plan to extend spending spree with four players on their radar
Premier League holders Chelsea could add four more players to their squad before the transfer window shuts next month. The Blues have already recruited the likes of Willy Caballero, Antonio Rudiger, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata for a combined fee of £125m.
Van Dijk hoping to force Liverpool move
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk is determined to leave the club and complete a transfer to fellow Premier League side Liverpool, resulting in him being exiled from the rest of the squad by new manager Mauricio Pellegrino.
Daniel Sturridge turned down China move
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge turned down the chance to move to the Chinese Super League with Beijing Guoan last week.
Kevin Wimmer wants Premier League stay
Austria international Kevin Wimmer is keen to stay put in the Premier League next term following his intention to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
Everton make combined £97 million bid for Sigurdsson and Van Dijk
Following the sale of Romelu Lukaku, Everton have reportedly used the transfer fee received to sanction a double bid for Swansea's Sigurdsson and Southampton's Van Dijk worth £97 million.
Virgil van Dijk holding out for Liverpool move
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk has set his sights on joining Liverpool during this summer's transfer window.
Jurgen Klopp calls for patience in the transfer window
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has stressed the need to be patient with the heavy competition to recruit players in this summer's transfer window.
