Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk wants to play for Manchester City next season, despite keen interest from Chelsea, according to reports. The 25-year-old has been tipped to leave the Saints next summer, after been watched by big clubs in the Premier League for two windows and the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are said to be in the pursuit of his signature. However, reports in Manchester Evening News claims that Van Dijk will prefer to play under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City due to the Spaniard's philosophy. It is understood that Guardiola is keen on adding reinforcement to his defence after seeing his side concede cheap goals this season and is thrilled by the Dutch defender's solid displays for Southampton. There are reports … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Wants To Beat Jose Mourinho To Sign These Two Top Premier League Stars
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is prepared to bring in the Premier League duo of Romelu Lukaku and Virgil Van Dijk next summer, according to reports. The Blues have been linked with moves for several players this season, with reports that Conte is not pleased with the size of the current squad at the Stamford Bridge; Reports in Metro Uk have now confirmed that the Blues boss is prioritising deals for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku and Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk next summer transfer window. The report claim that Antonio Conte is keen to bring in stars to replace the likes of Oscar, Mikel Obi and Branislav Ivanovic who left the club during the summer transfer window. Following Chelsea's win over Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, the Italian boss revealed … [Read more...]
This Chelsea Target Is The Best Defender In Premier League – Teammate
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the Premier League, according to teammate and former Chelsea star Ryan Betrand. The Dutch defender has been linked with a move away from the Saints due to his solid displays since he joined them from Celtic in 2015, and his teammate, Betrand believes van Dijk is worth the hype, due to his solid displays so far. He told Goal.com: ‘For me, he is number one,’ ‘Number one in the Premier League. Even going into the Champions League clubs, he is one of the best and right up there for me.’ ‘Having played right next to him and seen his capabilities, I know that he is right up there,’ ‘He has got pace, strength and technical ability. He reads the game well and he is great and very reliable to play … [Read more...]
Liverpool Reveal Plan To Spend Big On Man United Target Next Summer….
Liverpool are ready to cash in on Mamadou Sakho to fund a massive transfer for Southampton defender Virgil Van Djik, according to reports. The French defender has impressed on loan at Crystal Palace, which has sparked several speculations regarding his future at the Anfield and AS Roma said to be leading the race to sign the defender. The Reds have been suspect at the back this season despite showing brilliant attacking displays with a barrage of goals under Jurgen Klopp who is said to be worried about how they have conceded goals this season. A section of Anfield faithfuls have called for the return of Sakho but the strained relationship between Klopp and the defender might stand in the way of a possible transfer. Van Dijk has been heavily linked with a … [Read more...]
Liverpool Enter Race To Sign Another Dutch Defender In Summer
Liverpool have entered the race to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk next summer transfer window, according to reports. The Dutch centre-back has been a solid figure at the Saint Marys since he move in 2015 from Scottish giants and has attracted interest from a couple of clubs in Europe, with the likes of Everton, Manchester City and Chelsea all believed to be monitoring his situation. Jurgen Klopp has become wary of Liverpool's defensive frailities this season and wants to bring in new faces to his backline next summer, with reports that he has identified Van Dijk as one of his major targets. The Reds have a good pedigree of buying Southampton's best players, having swooped for the likes of Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren, Sadio Mane, Rickie Lambert and … [Read more...]
Chelsea Step-up The Game To Land £50M Liverpool And Manchester United Target
Virgil van Dijk has proved himself to be one of the best defenders currently in the premier league, and as expected, different premier league clubs had been trying to lure him to their own sides. Two teams that are heavily linked with the Southampton defender are Manchester United and Liverpool, but Chelsea too, despite having some of the best defenders already, are still interested in Van Dijk. In the race to get his signature, Chelsea are trying to up their game, and perhaps will be the ones to eventually get him. New reports is that the Stamford Bridge club could use one of their players - Nathan Ake, as a bargaining tool to sign van Dijk from Southampton in the fast approaching summer. Chelsea's Italian manager Antonio Conte, is determined to add more … [Read more...]
Club Chief Dashes Chelsea, Liverpool’s Hopes On Potential Target
Southampton executive director Les Reed has cleared the air concerning the future of Virgil Van Dijk, insisting he is not for sale in January. The Dutch defender has been a subject of transfer speculations and linked to a host of top clubs following his impressive form for the Saints since he arrived from Celtic. Reports suggested Chelsea were plotting an audacious move for the solid defender while Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho tried to sign him last summer but was pegged back due to financial regulations rules. Liverpool are also believed to be monitoring his situation as Jurgen Klopp hope to solve his defensive frailties. However, Les Reed has dashed their hopes with his latest revelation about the 25-year-old, claiming he will remain at St Mary's … [Read more...]