After all of the drama that unfolded about tapping up and unprofessional practices, the link between Virgil Van Dijk and Liverpool will seemingly not die down. With the players future still far from certain, many will see selling to the Anfield giants as a humiliating climb down – after rumors circulated that Southampton had reported Liverpool to the premier league for an illegal approach of the Dutchman. Interestingly, though, it appears on this occasion the Saints’ Chief Executive of Football Les Reed is prepared to dig his heels in to keep his man. Despite this, reports have continued to seep out into the press that Van Dijk has his heart – like his predecessor Dejan Lovren – on a move to Anfield above all other premier league teams.

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