Liverpool were forced to publicly end their pursuit of Van Dijk last week after Saints alleged they had made an illegal approach for the Dutchman.

Van Dijk apparently indicated an eagerness to become the latest player to swap St Mary's for Anfield, yet Southampton had not given any permission for talks to take place.

But Redknapp reckons Liverpool still have a chance of signing Van Dijk as long as Anfield is his favoured destination.

The 25-year-old has also been linked with Manchester City and Manchester United this summer and is said to be valued at £70million.