Real Madrid have identified four players as possible replacements for skipper Sergio Ramos who is said to be ruminating over the idea of leaving the club this summer. According to trusted Spanish newspaper AS, the reigning European champions have drawn up a four-man defensive shortlist for Sergio Ramos. It was earlier revealed by Marca that Sergio Ramos is considering the idea of leaving Real Madrid after a disappointing season. Liverpool target Matthijs De Ligt, Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, Liverpool centre back Virgil Van Dijk and Atletico Madrid star Jose Gimenez are all on the four-man transfer shortlist for the Spanish La Liga giants if the aforementioned Ramos decides to leave the club. United seek return of Edwin van der Sar Ajax … [Read more...]
Top Target: Real Madrid Eyeing Liverpool Defender As Replacement For Ramos
Reigning European champions Real Madrid have set their sights on Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk as a possible replacement for club skipper Sergio Ramos if the Spanish World Cup winner decides to leave the club this summer. Recent reports had claimed that Sergio Ramos will leave the club this summer after a huge bust-up with the Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez. According to the publication from trusted Spanish newspaper Marca, Real Madrid are eyeing Dutch international Virgil Van Dijk as a replacement for Sergio Ramos. Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos has spent 14 years at the club where he has attained legendary status after leading the Los Merengues to three successive Champions League titles under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane. Done … [Read more...]
Van Error: Dutch Defender Slammed For Barcelona Goal
Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has been heavily criticized for one of the goals scored by Spanish champions Barcelona during their Champions League clash at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night. The Dutch international centre back was criticized by one of the best English defenders of the last two decades, Rio Ferdinand. According to the Manchester United legend via BT Sports, it’s not rocket science that Van Dijk was at fault for the first goal of the game scored by Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan international striker broke his barren run in the Champions League this season by scoring against his former club. How Leno tactically defends himself of blame for lack of clean sheets Luis Suarez gave Barcelona the lead before the masterclass from Messi in the … [Read more...]
Sterling Snubs Liverpool Star In PFA Award Voting
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling snubbed rival Virgil Van Dijk for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year Award voting after the former Liverpool player revealed the identity of his vote. Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk and the aforementioned Sterling are seen by many as front-runners for the PFA Award. In one of his recent interviews, Van Dijk revealed that he voted for Raheem Sterling who has had a superb season for Premier League champions Manchester City. Sterling didn’t return the gesture after the England international star revealed the identity of his vote via Goal. The Manchester City player voted for international teammate Harry Kane and also revealed why he voted for the Tottenham Hotspur striker. Kane-less Tottenham Still A Threat – … [Read more...]
Van Dijk Deserves Player Of The Year Award
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is certain that Reds defender Virgil Van Dijk deserves the PFA Players’ Player of the Year Award. Klopp talked up the possibility of the Dutchman being named the new recipient of the award in his pre-match thoughts ahead of his side’s Premier League clash at Welsh outfit Cardiff City. According to the former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund manager, he would be disappointed if Van Dijk is not named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year. Van Dijk has been in very good form for Liverpool this season in their quest for the Premier League title and Klopp wants him to be rewarded for his form for the Reds. Arsenal in deep trouble, Gazidis hasn’t been replaced Dutch international centre back Van Dijk is one of six players in … [Read more...]
Van Dijk Is World’s Best Defender – Ex-Southampton Teammate
Southampton defender Jan Bednarek has praised the impact of Virgil Van Dijk at Liverpool ahead of their Premier League meeting on Friday. The Saints host Premier League title chasers Liverpool with the hope of putting spanner in the works of the Reds who are keen to end a 29-year wait for a league title. Southampton are five points above the relegation zone ahead of the Liverpool game and a positive result against their more illustrious opponents will take them further away from the troubled zone. Speaking ahead of the game, Jan Bednarek praised his former Southampton teammate as he described him as the best central defender in world football. Chelsea to be affected by impending FIFA rules According to him, the Polish defender looks up to Virgil Van … [Read more...]
Van Dijk Reveals Why He Joined Liverpool
Dutch international defender Virgil Van Dijk has revealed the reason behind his decision to sign for Premier League table-toppers Liverpool. Van Dijk, 27, became the most expensive defender in the history of world football when Liverpool splashed a whopping sum of £75m on him. Liverpool signed Van Dijk from fellow Premier League club Southampton after a protracted transfer saga. Southampton had issues with the Reds' manner of approach but both parties settled their differences thus paving the way for the player to move to Anfield at the start of last summer. Chelsea Loanee Dedicates Malta Win To Absent Manager In a chat with Premier League productions, Virgil Van Dijk revealed that he joined Liverpool to challenge and win league titles. The former … [Read more...]
Liverpool Is Right To Spend £75m On Van Dijk
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has sided with Liverpool following the transfer splurge made to sign Dutch international centre back Virgil Van Dijk. The Reds paid a world record transfer fee for a defender to sign Virgil Van Dijk from fellow Premier League club Southampton at the start of last season. The Premier League leaders splashed the sum of £75m on the former Groningen FC of Holland player. In his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of the crucial Premier League meeting with Liverpool on Sunday evening, Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino backed the Reds on the Van Dijk transfer. Solskjaer’s job linked to Tottenham boss Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield later this weekend hope to get a win that would … [Read more...]
Van Dijk Is The Missing Piece At Liverpool
Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger believes that star player Virgil Van Dijk is the missing piece needed for the Reds to challenge for and win major trophies. The ex-Danish international made this revelation in a chat with the Liverpool Echo has he praised the impact of Virgil Van Dijk on the Reds. Daniel Agger was part of the last Liverpool team to win any kind of trophy in 2012 but the former Reds centre back believes that Virgil Van Dijk can fire the club to glory. Sarri Questioned Over Lack Of Playing Time For Hudson-Odoi Liverpool splashed a whopping sum of £75m to sign Virgil Van Dijk from fellow Premier League side Southampton in January 2018 and the Dutch international centre back has been able to transform the fortunes of the Reds. The … [Read more...]
Italian Football Legend Lauds Van Dijk For Liverpool Impact
Italian football legend Franco Baresi has praised the impact of Virgil Van Dijk at Liverpool since his move to the Reds in January 2018. Baresi spoke about the Dutch international centre back in a chat with media outlet AFP. The ex-Italian international player knows a lot about the art of defending and he has been impressed with both Virgil Van Dijk and young Ajax Amsterdam star Matthijs De Ligt. Ironically, both Van Dijk and De Ligt have formed a potent centre back partnership for the Dutch national team. Both players were instrumental to the Netherlands’ run to semifinals in the UEFA Nations League. Huge blow for Liverpool and Arsenal as Rabiot set for first-team action The Netherlands will face the Three Lions of England in June for the right … [Read more...]
Van Dijk Relieved After Costly Mistake vs Fulham
Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk was relieved to see the Reds bounce back from his mistake during the 2-1 win over struggling Fulham in their Premier League clash at the Craven Cottage on Sunday evening. The win was a narrow one for Liverpool but it was a significant one after the Merseysiders secured the Premier League summit at the expense of defending champions Manchester City. Dutch international centre back Van Dijk was culpable in the 74th-minute equaliser from the home side. International teammate Ryan Babel capitalised on the mix-up between him and Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker to level proceedings for the West London club. Champions League: Liverpool To Face Portuguese Opponents In Quarters Ahead of the game, Ryan Babel told … [Read more...]
Liverpool Must Improve Against Bayern
Liverpool have to improve against German champions Bayern Munich to have a chance of going through to the next round in the Champions League according to defender Virgil Van Dijk. The Dutch international talked about the last 16 tie between Liverpool and Bayern Munich during a press conference on Monday. Van Dijk also pointed out the importance of an away goal against the Bavarian giants at the Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich will have to score two goals if the Reds manage to find the back of the net. Ian Wright reveals one good thing United did against Arsenal Former Southampton and Celtic defender Van Dijk missed the first meeting between the two teams last month and he’s expected to play a big part for the Reds when both sides meet again on Wednesday … [Read more...]
Bad news for Liverpool as Van Dijk may will Leicester City’s game
Liverpool face Leicester City at Anfield on Wednesday and the Reds faithfuls are expecting nothing short of victory against the Foxes. As much as the Merseyside side fans are very optimistic about their chances of picking maximum points, they should be worried about the increasing number of injuries rocking the team. Alexander-Arnold and Gomez have been long-term absentees, hence, there is no need to worry about them because Klopp has managed to find a perfect way to do without both impressive youngsters. The recent and greatest injury concern to the Reds is the one picked up by ever-reliable centre-back Virgil Van Dijk, who wasn't seen with the rest of the team during their training session on Monday. Arsenal star in exchange of words with fan The … [Read more...]
Liverpool WON’T sign any player in January
Despite facing huge injury crises, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp won't sign any defender in January, that's according to Sky Sports pundit Steven Warnock. The pundit said Jurgen Klopp is not thinking about the injury crises rocking the team because he knows how to utilize the fit and healthy players. Joe Gomez, Alexander-Arnold and Dejan Lovren are nursing injuries but the German manager has been able to cope without the players. Fabinho was made to feature as a centre-back alongside Van Dijk, while, James Milner was forced to feature as a right-back at some point and the England international didn't do bad, though, he could do better. West Ham vs Arsenal : Good news for Emery as six players return to full fitness Stephen Warnock is in support of … [Read more...]
Liverpool Set To Sign Another Premier League Defender
Premier League leaders Liverpool are eyeing a loan bid for Burnley defender James Tarkowski in what’s a surprising decision on the part of the Reds amidst their injury crisis in defence. According to the publication from the renowned English news portal The Sun, Liverpool want to sign the centre back on a short-term loan deal until the end of the season. It was further revealed that Burnley manager Sean Dyche is holding out for a permanent deal that could be worth £50m. Five goals in two matches: What Emery must do to help his leaky defense It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will be ready to commit such an amount of money on a player that would be a temporary solution to the injury-depleted Liverpool defence. Dutch international Virgil Van Dijk … [Read more...]
Liverpool Boost As Barcelona End Interest In Defensive Target
Premier League table toppers Liverpool have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of one of the hottest properties in European football following the news that Barcelona have ended interest in the player. Liverpool have previously been strongly linked with a move for Ajax Amsterdam defender Matthijs De Ligt who’s widely regarded as one of the most exciting young prospects on the European football scene. Italian news portal calciomercato claim that Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona have pulled out of the race to sign the Dutch international centre back. The Blaugrana wanted to sign him as a long-term replacement for ageing Spanish defender Gerard Pique. How Man United are plotting De Gea’s replacement in style Matthijs De Ligt has caught the eye of … [Read more...]
Deal Reportedly Agreed as Liverpool eye £70 million transfer in January
It was crystal clear the Liverpool lacked a solid backline during their 5-0 defeat to rivals Manchester City. The major reason was that the Reds failed to bring in any defender during the summer transfer window, and that has been a big concern for manager Jurgen Klopp a lot. However, transfer Window Podcast, Ian McGarry claimed that Liverpool will be signing Virgil van Dijk in January. Speaking on the podcast, McGarry said. According to Daily Star, McGarry of the Transfer Window Podcast claimed that Liverpool would be signing Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk in January. He also declared that the major reason for the collapse of the transfer was the takeover of Southampton FC by Chinese owners. The Saint’s didn't need money from his sale to sign new players, and … [Read more...]
Top Player To Choose Liverpool Ahead Of Chelsea This Summer
According to former Newcastle man Micky Quinn, Southampton skipper Virgil van Dijk has made the decision to join Jurgen Klopp at Anfield ahead of Chelsea this summer. Van Dijk is fast emerging as one of the hottest prospects in the Premier League in the 2017 summer transfer following his superb performances at Southampton. The Netherlands international helped his side reached the EFL Cup final before injury ruled him out of the game at Wembley, giving Jose Mourinho's Manchester United the chance to lift the trophy with their 3-2 win. In the just concluded premier league season, it is glaring Jurgen Klopp's defense is not too strong. And since the Reds are making a return back to the Champions League next season, they are bound to be linked with a handful of … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Frustrate Arsenal, Liverpool Ahead Of Summer With New Strategy
As the summer transfer window draws nearer, lots of players are already linked with different clubs. There are no exception in the premier league, as players like Southampton star defender Virgil Van Dijk have been linked with a host of top English clubs. As this season approaches it end, the duo of Liverpool and Arsenal have been seriously linked with Van Dijk, and it was recently reported that the two clubs had met with his advisers already. However, considering the latest news circulating about the Dutch defender, it appears premier league table leaders Chelsea are set to frustrate both clubs when the summer window eventually comes. According to the Sun, the Stamford Bridge club are so confident that they can get Van Dijk if, apart from paying the fee for … [Read more...]
Liverpool Swoop In To Snatch 25-year-old Star Signing
According to new reports circulating in the English media, the premier league duo of Liverpool and Arsenal have held talks with Southampton FC star player Virgil van Dijk ahead of the summer transfer window. The defender has been able to make just two Premier League appearances in 2017 as a result of injury. However, he continue getting interest from top clubs in the country. Already, Chelsea and Manchester City have all been linked with Van Vijk, and even Manchester United were also said to be after his signature. As things stands now, the Daily Mirror just revealed that both Arsenal and Liverpool have met with the 25-year-old's advisors last week. As this season approaches it end, the Anfield club and the Emirates club are both seeking to bolster their … [Read more...]
Liverpool Top Target: I Don’t Want These Clubs, This Is The Club I Want
The season approaches it end in the premier league and various stars are already linked with different clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. Southampton star defender Virgil Van Dijk is set to leave the club at the end of this season and is already linked with different top premier league clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City. Van Dijk is set to be one of the hottest properties in the upcoming summer, and even though the three Premier League heavyweights desire persuading him away from St. Mary's to their respective sides, reports suggests that he is keen to link up with former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola there at Man City. It was said that Manchester City have the edge on their rivals for the superb defender because the player is a … [Read more...]