Ben Mee

Virgil van Dijk has requested a transfer and is expected to leave Southampton soon - here are three Premier League players who could replace him.

The Burnley boss has emerged as a contender to replace Sam Allardyce at Crystal Palace.

£25m-rated Michael Keane is reportedly on everyone's radar - but West Brom could pull off a bargain deal with his Burnley partner Ben Mee.

Michael Keane tends to receive a lot of the plaudits at Burnley, but there is another defender who deserves just as much recognition.

Burnley were thrashed 4-0 at the Hawthorns on Monday night.

Burnley take on Everton and Lukaku at Turf Moor this weekend.

The Baggies are considering turning to their Premier League rivals as they look to bolster their defensive options

Burnley sit top of the Championship table separated from Middlesbrough and Brighton & Hove Albion below them by goal difference only.

Burnley and Leeds United will face each other in the Championship on Saturday.

Both sides remain in contention for a play-off spot in the Championship.