Arsene chose to (1) declare the deal dead, saying Monaco aren't selling him (2) plant a story in the media that we're confident of landing him and Van
Dijk next summer.
It's even added in the Sun's report that he's set to switch his focus to the next signing with Southampton defender Virgil van
Dijk the next name on the transfer shortlist.
Not exact matches
No CB would solve our problems.People seem to think the signing of Van
Dijk will solve our problems.I'll be back here to remind us
next season that we need another defender.The system, combinations and mentality is what is wrong with Arsenal.I can see it being overlooked this season too.All we needed this season was a striker, a midfielder who's a defensive and attacking hybrid and possibly one luxury signing.
If you're talking about league table, we've only showed defensive stability after van
Dijk came in, so that'll have to wait
next season.
Highly rated young Glasgow Celtic centre - back Virgil van
Dijk is on his way to play in the Premier League
next season according to the Dutchman's agent in the Scotsman.
Others are concerns for
next summer but at the time being we could do with a CDM (maybe N'zonzi) and a CB (possibly Van
Dijk)....
Still feel we should sign a physically imposing centre back in the summer e.g. Tah / Van
Dijk / Koulibaly or even Sakho, especially if we play a back 3 and rotate defenders as we will have a lot of games
next year.
Manolas, koulibaly or van
dijk would be better and if we want to go the cheap route as usual, we could go for gimenez or de vrij for free
next summer.
A back three of Mustafi, van
Dijk and Koscielny for the
next 2 - 3 years before Holding replacing Koscielny...
De Vrij could certainly shore things up at the back alongside his compatriot Van
Dijk, but based on this report, it sounds as though he'll be staying in Italy
next season.
With the World Cup
next summer you would expect Van
Dijk to be willing to play for the club despite his treatment, although Southampton could just be haggling for a sizeable fee.
Next, we should sell Ox for as much as we can extort from Chelsea or Liverpool, then take all that money, add another ten million plus Chambers, and do a deal with Southampton to get Van
Dijk.
As a result, it looks as though Klopp will have to switch his focus elsewhere if he wishes to bring in a centre - half either
next month or in the summer, with compatriot Virgil van
Dijk still regarded as the top priority, as noted by the Mirror.
I personally think Van
Dijk would be the best signing of the year... EPL anyway The guy is a beast and would anchor the line for the
next 1/2 decade.
Should Liverpool and Southampton end up agreeing on a deal for Van
Dijk, it'll be interesting to see if the Reds can mount a more successful title bid
next season, as Jurgen Klopp's side look to win their first league title in 27 years.
Van
Dijk & Schar as our
next pairing at the back?
Another player who looked set for a move in the summer but stayed put, Southampton's Virgil van
Dijk continues to attract reported interest ahead of the
next transfer window.
Ryan O'Hanlon, Chris Ryan, and Donnie Kwak connect to make some Massive Overreactions, including Virgil van
Dijk as the
next Beckenbauer (1:43), José Mourinho having his third season a year early (10:22), and the need for Arsenal to sell Alexis Sanchez ASAP (22:02).
We have gained a top defender and sold a top striker, Van
Dijk scored in his debut game, taking the Reds to a 2 - 1 victory against the Blues (Everton) meaning that we progress to the
next stage in the FA Cup.
Liverpool: Karius; Alexander - Arnold, Van
Dijk, Lovren, Robertson; Oxlade - Chamberlain, Wijnaldum, Milner; Mané, Firmino, Salah Out: Henderson (suspended), Can (back), Gomez (ankle), Lallana (muscle), Matip (thigh) Doubtful: Salah (groin), Moreno (thigh), Robertson (calf) Misses
next match if booked: Moreno
Naby Keita will join up with Klopp's men
next season to bolster the midfield, and with the addition of Virgil Van
Dijk, it bodes well for them moving forward.
That ceiling could be smashed a number of times over the
next few months, with prime targets Virgil van
Dijk and Naby Keita both valued at # 50million at least.
Southampton defender Virgil van
Dijk is reportedly adamant he only wants to play for Liverpool
next season.
Besides, Chelsea are determined to sign Southampton's Virgil van
Dijk to strengthen their defensive department ahead of
next season.
KopTalk editor Duncan Oldham has updated KopTalk.TV, our free YouTube channel, to discuss what he thinks will happen over the
next couple of weeks on the transfer front in relation to the likes of Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van
Dijk.
Van
Dijk couldn't be reached for comment but it is understood he has already taken a selfie holding a Southampton shirt in front of a Christmas tree for
next year.
In today's episode Dunk also touches on Fenway We Come Not To Pay's interview with Jay McKenna from the Spirit of Shankly supporters» union, fans criticism of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and new signing Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain, claims that Philippe Coutinho's people are still trying to negotiate his exit from Anfield to the Nou Camp, what
next for Southampton's Virgil van
Dijk and will Klopp really be FSG's last manager before they sell up or will there another man in the hot - seat before they finally cash in?
Recent reports suggest van
Dijk is still Klopp's top summer defensive target and that the former Celtic man still harbours hope of playing for the Merseyside club
next season.
Former Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas says Arsenal need players like Raphael Varane, Virgil van
Dijk and Alexandre Lacazette if they are to be Premier League contenders
next season.