MX23RW : Wednesday, May 1 16:36:11| >> :60:808:808:

Report: Liverpool end pursuit of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk

Report: Liverpool end Van Dijk interest
© SilverHub
Liverpool reportedly decide not to pursue Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in the January transfer window.

Liverpool have reportedly opted against making a move for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in the January transfer window.

The Reds were thought to be considering a swoop for the 25-year-old in order to solve their defensive woes.

However, according to the Daily Mail, the Merseyside outfit will no longer go ahead with a bid in January as manager Jurgen Klopp is expected to have centre-back Joel Matip available in the coming days, while Joe Gomez is closing in on a return from a long-term injury.

Van Dijk, who is believed to have a £25m release clause in his contract at St Mary's, has also been linked to Liverpool's rivals Manchester United and Everton, but Southampton boss Claude Puel has played down the rumours.

The Dutchman joined the Saints from Celtic in a £13m deal during the summer of 2015.

ID:286820: cacheID:286820:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1873:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Virgil van Dijk of Southampton in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Swansea City at St Mary's Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Read Next:
Saints boss Puel refutes Van Dijk exit rumours
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal35255585285780
2Manchester CityMan City34247382325079
3Liverpool35229477364175
4Aston Villa35207873522167
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs33186967521560
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd34166125251154
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341651374551953
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham351310125665-949
9Chelsea33139116359448
10Bournemouth35139135260-848
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves35137154855-746
12Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton341111125257-544
13Fulham35127165155-443
14Crystal Palace351010154557-1240
15Everton35128153748-1136
16Brentford3598185260-835
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3579194262-2026
18Luton TownLuton3567224877-2925
19Burnley3559213870-3224
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd3537253497-6316


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!