Liverpool hope to win the race for Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk amid competition from their Premier League rivals.
Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring
Liverpool are willing to pay Virgil Van Dijk as much as £200,000 a week in order to persuade him to choose to sign with the club, The Mirror report.
The Reds are battling with Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea to sign the Southampton defender, who is valued at £50 million.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly so keen to sign Van Dijk that he is the only centre-back he is focusing on at present.
The Mirror claim that Chelsea are considered in pole position to sign the Dutchman, but Van Dijk is swayed by the chance to link up with Klopp.
Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk heads clear
Liverpool secured a big boost in their battle to sign the defender by finishing in the top four and securing Champions League football for next season.
Arsenal missed out and should be considered outsiders in the race to sign Van Dijk, despite reportedly being willing to match Liverpool’s generous wage offer.
Liverpool conceded 42 goals last season in the Premier League, while Tottenham with the league’s best defence were breached just 26 times.
Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk celebrates
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