Sentences with phrase «dijk who»

The free kick was swung in by James Ward - Prowse and perfectly met with the head of Virgil Van Dijk who guided it in to give the home side an early lead.

Liverpool added Van Dijk who will start alongside Matip in defense but Liverpool do have to improvise now as they will be without Coutinho.

And if we really are considering letting Mustafi go (which STILL seems crazy to me) that might point to a center back the club thinks is much better, perhaps Van Dijk who we've been rumored about for years?

Having splashed out # 75m to sign defender Virgil van Dijk who will join on January 1, as per BBC Sport, there were also claims from The Sun via Bild that the Reds may well have won the race to sign Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka.

That seems to be the case with the Southampton and Holland defender Virgil Van Dijk who has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool, although that was hit by the Anfield club being forced to apologise for tapping him up and relations between the two Premier League clubs appear to be strained to say the least.

According to The Sun, it comes down to three defensive targets in Southampton's Virgil van Dijk who was valued at # 70m by the Saints this past summer, Jonny Evans who was handed a # 30m price - tag by West Bromwich Albion and Real Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez, who has a # 29m release clause in his contract, all as per the report.

Read somewhere we put in a bid for Van Dijk who would be a great backup and long term investment.

Yes AFC is light at the back and Wenger must chase Van Dijk who is there to be had.

Not exact matches

Dijk is one of the executives who manages a large international team across 43 countries.

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.

The player in question is Celtic's Virgil Van Dijk, who has been linked with a move to the Emirates for the last two transfer windows — when we were badly in need of a new centre - back.

The Stamford Bridge outfit are eyeing up Southampton rogue Virgil Van Dijk, as his move to Liverpool becomes increasingly unlikely, as well as Arsenal's Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain who is yet to renew his contract at the Emirates.

And van dijk 10mil from Celtic when mertesacker was our first choice lol This is the team we would of had if we had a manager who sees clearly!

This is according to the Daily Star, who state that Man City boss Pep Guardiola is eager to splash out a January war - chest, with Southampton's Virgil Van Dijk joining both Sanchez and Busquets on the club's shopping list.

Just above Van Dijk is Romelu Lukaku, who we've put in second due to the fact that BBC Sport have his # 75m fee as just an initial fee.

Meanwhile, it's time to also finally end the drawn - out pursuit of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, who has become a # 70m target for Man City, according to The Times.

Liverpool were warned about the tapping up of the Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk and they seem to have really upset the south coast club to the point that Jurgen Klopp seems to have accepted he will not get the defender this summer, but I bet the Saints would deal with Arsenal and let us sign the centre back who seems keen to move and has been training on his own.

Van Dijk has been one of the best in the Premier League in recent years and could be an upgrade on Luiz, who has been linked by the Daily Express with a transfer to rivals Manchester United.

There are many CB who are good enough to start for Arsenal we aren't talking 20m players here 1) Van dijk came to the prem and based on performance has been one of the top 3 CB since his arrival.

The xhaka situation is pathetic n shows our scouts are clowns, we have ready made players in the league to do the job but we always go abroad n buy the ones that will take forever to get used to the style of the English game example Virgil van Dijk could've been bought but we bought Mustaphi who to me isn't better than Virgil van Dijk

Extra We could always use another decent CB like Van Dijk, Howedes Another backup CM who can cover CAM and B2B

Hummels or similar quality to replace per who needs to be sold and ideally van dijk as cover.

Virgil Van Dijk was the biggest supposed target who was unlawfully pursued by Liverpool, with the Reds being forced to apologise to Southampton, who in turn refused to allow the player to switch.

For me, we need to bring in another centre - back or two (preferably ball - playing defender like Van Dijk), as well as a more defensive option to replace Francis Coquelin who has failed to build on that one impressive season he had for us.

Expect signings like Smallings instead of Van Dijk or Koulibaly if mustafi leaves, expect panic buys at late hours, Remember wenger said expect the last week of the transfer to be busy...... He would add one am sure if even actually sell Mustafi or ox but my issue is who's to replace them

Don't understand these reports about Mustafi being sold — we are already weak in defence, that would be unless we get van Dijk in, who is exactly what we need, but logic often doesn't bother Wenger that much.

Still, the Times claim Van Dijk would likely be very expensive, with # 70million perhaps too much to fork out for a player who might not be viewed as the guaranteed first - choice in that role for the long term.

Actually we will be lucky just to get a Quality CB like Van Dijk, Schar or Reid who are all under # 10 millionp0

Alongside Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool would suddenly have two towering defenders who know how to defend.

They did eventually draw level through Virgil Van Dijk, who reacted quickest to capitalise on a loose ball.

In terms of signings: GK - in: either Pickford / Lafont out: Ospina (don't want him to leave but it seems inevitable) RB: in: Mario Gaspar / Hugo Mallo / Karsdorp / Pereira / Cancelo, out: Debuchy and Jenkinson CB: in: Van Dijk / Manolas / Tah / Keane, out: Mertesacker, Gabriel (keep if we play a back 3), bring back Chambers LB: in: Mendy / Kolasinac / Bertrand, out: Gibbs CDM: in: Nzonzi / Bakayoko / Danilo Pereira / Carvalho / Tousart / Diawara, out: Coquelin CM: in: Isco / Jorginho / Keita / Weigl / Kovacic to play the santi role, out: Ramsey, Wilshere Winger: in: Lemar / Douglas Costa / Lucas / Zaha / Balde Keita - someone who can beat a player, out: Walcott (scored quite a few goals this year but does not impact games the way someone at their prime should) Striker: in: Lacazette, out: Giroud (only for a good offer though, he's a decent super sub, however if Sanchez stays we may not need a first choice ST)

The signing of Virgil van Dijk was crucial as they have the worst defensive record in the top five having conceded 29 goals in 24 league games, but for club hero McManaman who knows a thing or two about playing for Liverpool having spent nine years in the senior side, he is adamant they need more.

Despite their failed attempt to sign Virgil van Dijk, the Reds will surely be in the market for a new defender or two this summer, and that could spell trouble for Gomez who is being linked with an exit by The Sun.

However, within the current window, Wenger can realistically try for Van Dijk and Seri at least, and also Mahrez, provided he sells or releases several of this English squad players who are overpaid.

The defender in question is Virgil Van Dijk, Celtic's Dutchman who has been at the club for just two years.

Van Dijk, who Wenger refused to pay 10m GBP for when he was at Celtic, is now going to cost much much more, but he is Premier League proven and coveted by many big clubs.

The first meeting, in the Scottish FA Cup, ended in a highly controversial 1 - 1 draw, where four players — two for each side — were sent off, including Celtic centre - back Virgil van Dijk, and United's Paul Paton, who had their dismissals overturned on appeal.

I have observed him for the last few years and I have always been impressed at how Southampton always managed to put a strong backline no matter who he partnered, be it Lovren, Alderweireld, Van Dijk, Yoshida, Gardos.

Southampton's Van Dijk is another wonderful talent who was Southampton's player of the season.

Southampton defender Virgil Van Dijk is another who could potentially be on the move in the coming window, with him having actively pursued an exit last summer, and appears to be struggling to motivate himself having been forced to stay with the Saints.

Van Dijk most certainly stands out as the type to stand - out in our side and make a huge difference, but I'm not sure Harry would displace Rob Holding, who is impressing despite his young age.

That's why Van Dijk looks so appealing to me, that and he's a ball playing CB which our teams look for, but this is one who's not small and he likes the physical test.

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.

The Saints will also be without their key defender in Virgil Van Dijk, who has been sidelined since February, and could miss the remainder of the season.

Van Dijk's arrival is intended to shore up a side who score goals for fun but Salah, Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane struggled for a breakthrough.

With soon - to - be new signing Virgil van Dijk watching from the directors» box, the auditions began for who should partner the world's most expensive defender when the # 75million man completes his move from Southampton on Tuesday.

Liverpool have already been active in the winter transfer window by agreeing a deal for Van Dijk, who will be eligible to make his debut for the Reds tonight.

Van Dijk has long been a priority for Klopp, who has earmarked the 25 - year - old centre - back as a player who can instantly improve his defence.

The past 12 months had already been positive for Stephens, who amid an injury to Virgil van Dijk and then his recent transfer to Liverpool had established himself in central defence.

Liverpool will need to be near - perfect when we face them in the Champions League, according to centre - half Van Dijk, who has spoken in the press of how challenging he expects the tie to be.