Sentences with phrase «van dijk»

They write: «It is possible City could attempt a double swoop on Southampton at the end of the season, with centre - half Virgil van Dijk already on their radar and left - back Bertrand highly rated by the club.

Liverpool are prepared to match the financial clout of Manchester City and Chelsea as the three - way fight for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk intensifies.

It's sent into the middle and VAN DIJK IS THERE!

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.

As first reported in The Telegraph and now CONFIRMED on the team site, Liverpool and Southampton have quietly agreed to terms for the transfer of Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool as of January 1st.

Virgil van Dijk will get to play at Anfield this season, unfortunately, it will be for Pellegrino's side.

His relationship with Virgil van Dijk has been crucial to a much improved defence since January.

Liverpool have agreed to a transfer fee of $ 84.5 million for defender Virgil van Dijk — a new record sum ever paid for a defender.

The focus over the final 24 hours is likely to be on Virgil van Dijk.

Such talk is premature, and it has now emerged Chelsea remain just as keen on van Dijk and, like Liverpool and City, view him as their top defensive target this summer while preparing their own lucrative offer.

Jürgen Klopp may be resolute in his public support for his four centre - halves, but the summer pursuit of Virgil van Dijk speaks volumes about the need for a commanding, composed centre - half to fix Liverpool's shaky defensive problems.

Already Liverpool have shown they mean business with the purchase of Virgil van Dijk, and we know they have attacking prowess.

Before he's able to even open negotiations with top targets like Thomas Lemar and Virgil van Dijk, Wenger has to ensure he has enough space in the first - team squad.

Defensively a new centre - back is needed, and the Southampton links mean a move for Virgil van Dijk would be perfect.

van Dijk is also a target for Liverpool but the Saints have made it clear they don't want to sell to the Reds after their illegal approach to sign the Dutchman.

But in the final seconds, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk nudged over Erik Lamela and Moss gave another penalty, with Kane this time converting from the spot.

Starting XIs: Manchester City: Ederson, Kyle Walker, Nicolas Otamendi, Aymeric Laporte, Fernandinho, David Silva, Kevin de Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus Liverpool: Loris Karius, Trent Alexander - Arnold, Dejan Lovren, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Georginio Wijnaldum, James Milner, Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino ALLEZ!

Saints are still without Alex McCarthy, Virgil van Dijk, Matt Targett and Charlie Austin, even though Austin played with the U23s on the weekend.

Virgil van Dijk Perhaps the most obvious choice; given Liverpool's affinity with buying Southampton players as of late; but Virgil van Dijk may well be the one key Southampton player Liverpool actually spend money wisely on.

And yes, I have also read the rumours regarding Virgil van Dijk.

Mohamed Salah has already signed, and Virgil van Dijk and Naby Keita continue to dominate Liverpool - related transfer news, so Dominic Solanke's arrival on Merseyside has almost gone under the radar.

Unable to clinch prompt deals for Naby Keïta and Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool waited 12 and 6 months, respectively, ultimately securing the players the manager wanted.

On Thursday, Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino said he couldn't guarantee van Dijk will stay at the club, admitting «everybody has got a price.»

In short, Liverpool created nearly no chances but the underwhelming nature of the performance was paid little mind as fans preferred to bask in the glory of a derby victory and a fantastic debut performance from Virgil van Dijk.

Visit a dressing room photo station and take an iconic image under the shirts of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

We may end up with Virgil van Dijk and / or another but do you really think they're going to make the difference?

The most common complaint before Virgil van Dijk's arrival was that their centre - halves were too often exposed, leading them to crumble under pressure.

Speaking about the second spot - kick, the German said: «Yes, Virgil van Dijk touches him, but we all know Lamela wants the touch and we all know there were so (many) hard fouls in the first half and we didn't get any fouls.

Liverpool targets Naby Keita and Virgil van Dijk have kicked up enough trouble, by literally kicking team mates...

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.

In Part 1, I analysed why Benedikt Höwedes of FC Schalke 04 should rank highly on Liverpool's list of alternative centre - backs to Virgil van Dijk.

talkSPORT and Sky Sports presenter Jim White says Chelsea want to sign Danny Drinkwater and wants Virgil van Dijk before the end of the summer transfer window.

Likewise, Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk have been the preferred picks in the central defensive department, but with the former sidelined, Dejan Lovren is an automatic choice to slot alongside the Reds» record signing.

All the saga over potential deals for Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah have taken the headlines but the German remains at the forefront of Liverpool fans» minds.

Of course, Sadio Mane and Nathanial Clyne were shrewd, if not slightly over-priced; but van Dijk has the potential to fix a glaring problem in Liverpool's lineup; having a partner for Joel Matip that can be relied upon.

The arrival of Virgil van Dijk in early January from Southampton in a world - record # 75 million deal for a defender also brought new blood to the center back positions.

With van Dijk already in place and Karius performing well in goal, if Liverpool can add in a rotational option of similar quality to the front three of Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino, then their transfer business might be done.

Virgil van Dijk's arrival from Southampton as the world's most expensive defender in January has had the desired effect, with the Dutch international providing leadership and strength at the heart of the back four.

Embed from Getty Images Pellegrino will want to use some of the money he has from Virgil van Dijk's sale to strengthen the squad elsewhere.

The biggest fee so far is the # 75m Liverpool paid to Southampton for Netherlands centre - back Virgil van Dijk - a world record for a defender.

With the controversy over Liverpool's pursuit for Virgil van Dijk, I have selected three alternative centre - backs for Liverpool's recruitment team to consider, of which my primary target will be...

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).

The likes of Arsenal and West Ham are also interested in van Dijk, with Arsenal looking to solve the problem that they currently have at the back.

This bring us to Virgil van Dijk and his proposed and so far turbulent transfer to Liverpool.

If there has been a certain level of hysteria surrounding potential deals for Virgil van Dijk, Naby Keita and other less plausible options this summer, as well as the...

After a long summer, controversies, back - channel talks, and promises of a truckload of money, Virgil van Dijk's transfer saga finally came to an end yesterday.

We apologise to the owner, board of directors and fans of Southampton for any misunderstanding regarding Virgil van Dijk.

on (Video) Virgil van Dijk touching the «This Is Anfield» sign in the tunnel pre Liverpool v Leicester kick - off

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.

No 4/5 ANDY SAYS: Close game here but I have to go for the home side to land the three points... 2 - 1 GRAEME SAYS: I can see Burnley getting something here, maybe not the win but at a draw... 2 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Tough call, but Southampton should have enough for the win... 2 - 1 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Virgil van Dijk still looks a very good buy at just over # 1.50