Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Jose Mourinho reminds Jurgen Klopp of Paul Pogba comments
Jose Mourinho accuses Jurgen Klopp of hypocrisy following the announcement that defender Virgil van Dijk is to join Liverpool in a record-breaking deal next week.
Dec 29, 16:11
Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Barcelona leaking Philippe Coutinho transfer details?
Barcelona are reportedly leaking information about a transfer for Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho in a bid to sign the Brazilian in the transfer window.
Dec 29, 12:40
Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham during the Championship match against Middlesbrough on September 23, 2017
Report: Southampton planning Ryan Sessegnon move
Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon is believed to be a transfer target for Southampton, who are hoping to reinforce their defence following Virgil van Dijk's exit.
Dec 28, 21:55
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Report: Southampton want Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on loan
Southampton are reportedly mulling over a loan move for Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge until the end of the season.
Dec 28, 21:38
Theo Walcott in action for Arsenal in December 2017
Report: Arsenal attacker Theo Walcott on Southampton radar
Arsenal and England attacker Theo Walcott is believed to be a transfer target for former club Southampton.
Dec 28, 19:41
Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates getting the equaliser during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on January 31, 2017
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum delighted with Virgil van Dijk signing
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum admits that he is delighted with the signing of defender and Dutch compatriot Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 28, 18:57
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Neil Warnock: 'Sol Bamba is better than Virgil van Dijk'
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock claims that Sol Bamba is a better defender than new £75m Liverpool signing Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 28, 15:59
Mauricio Pellegrino observes the action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino to reinvest Virgil van Dijk money
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino hopes to reinvest the money the club will receive from Virgil van Dijk's world-record move to Liverpool to sign two new players.
Dec 28, 15:42
Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016
Claude Puel: 'Virgil van Dijk can become the best in the world'
Leicester City manager Claude Puel backs Virgil van Dijk to become the best defender in world football after he completes his £75m move to Liverpool in January.
Dec 28, 15:09
Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring with Alexis Sanchez during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town on November 29, 2017
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - January 2018
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Dec 28, 15:01
Ragnar Klavan takes on a terrified Oliver McBurnie during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Ragnar Klavan is a perfect role model'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hails Ragnar Klavan as the "perfect role model" for new signings ahead of Virgil van Dijk's arrival at the club.
Dec 28, 14:10
A menacing Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool on December 22, 2017
Jurgen Klopp urges fans to forget Virgil van Dijk price
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp urges fans to ignore the world-record £75m price tag which comes along with Virgil van Dijk's move to the club.
Dec 28, 13:24
Ryan Bertrand in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017
Manchester City 'have five-man defensive shortlist'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly identifies five defensive players for the club to target in the January transfer window.
Dec 28, 12:02
Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Barcelona 'arrange Philippe Coutinho meeting'
Barcelona reportedly arrange a meeting with Liverpool on January 3 to discuss the transfer of Philippe Coutinho.
Dec 28, 10:21
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Jamie Carragher: 'Virgil van Dijk has to win trophies at Liverpool'
Jamie Carragher believes that Virgil van Dijk must do for Liverpool what Rio Ferdinand did at Manchester United in terms of silverware and longevity.
Dec 27, 20:06
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Virgil van Dijk: 'I am delighted and honoured to join Liverpool'
Virgil van Dijk is "delighted and honoured" to be joining Liverpool in the New Year and thanked Southampton for the opportunity of playing in the Premier League.
Dec 27, 19:12
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Liverpool confirm agreement to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool confirm that an agreement has been reached to sign Virgil van Dijk next month.
Dec 27, 18:01
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Liverpool 'agree record fee with Southampton for Virgil van Dijk'
A report claims that Liverpool have beaten Manchester City and Chelsea to the signing of Virgil van Dijk, who will join from Southampton in a £75m deal next month.
Dec 27, 17:58
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Southampton 'to demand £70m for Virgil van Dijk'
Southampton will reportedly demand a world-record fee of £70m for wantaway defender Virgil van Dijk during the January transfer window.
Dec 26, 22:58
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino resigned to losing defender Virgil van Dijk
Mauricio Pellegrino says that his side "tried to do the best for the team" by keeping Van Dijk at St Mary's, but hints the defender may be on his way out of Southampton.
Dec 26, 18:11
Mauricio Pochettino embraces Harry Kane during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Harry Kane nets a hat-trick in Tottenham Hotspur's 5-2 victory over Southampton in the Premier League.
Dec 26, 11:30
Burnley defender James Tarkowski in action during his side's FA Cup clash with Lincoln City
Vote for your Premier League centre-back of the season so far
Vote for your centre-backs in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino quiet on Virgil van Dijk future
Southampton head coach Mauricio Pellegrino remains quiet on the future of Virgil van Dijk, despite the defender failing to feature against Huddersfield Town.
Dec 24, 10:01
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Team News: Virgil van Dijk absent as Southampton host Huddersfield Town
Virgil van Dijk is not in Southampton's matchday squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting with Huddersfield Town.
Dec 23, 14:08
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Manchester City 'won't pay over the odds' for Southampton's Virgil van Dijk
Manchester City reportedly decide that they are not prepared to pay over the odds to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 23, 10:46
Liverpool defender Joel Matip in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jamie Carragher: 'Liverpool need a centre-back in January'
Jamie Carragher says that Liverpool need a centre-back, ideally to be signed in the January transfer window.
Dec 22, 14:40
Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Brendan Rodgers 'will not stop Celtic players leaving the club'
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says that he will not stop his players from leaving the club if they wish to do so.
Dec 22, 13:45
Sandro Ramirez and Sergio Busquets during the La Liga match between Malaga and Barcelona on November 19, 2016
Manchester City to replace Yaya Toure with Sergio Busquets?
Pep Guardiola has reportedly targeted a move for Sergio Busquets over the next two transfer windows, with Yaya Toure being told that he can leave Manchester City.
Dec 22, 10:02
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Jurgen Klopp hints at quiet January for Liverpool
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hints that he is currently undecided over whether to sign new players during the January transfer window.
Dec 20, 16:47
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino wants to keep Virgil van Dijk at St Mary's
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino insists that he wants to keep Virgil van Dijk at the club beyond the end of the January transfer window.
Dec 19, 15:35
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Manchester City must respect Virgil van Dijk stance'
Antonio Conte insists that the competitiveness of the Premier League will take a further hit if Manchester City are allowed to buy Virgil van Dijk from Southampton.
Dec 18, 15:14
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Liverpool 'refuse to pay Virgil van Dijk asking price'
Liverpool are reportedly unwilling to pay Southampton's asking price of £70m for defender Virgil van Dijk during the January transfer window.
Dec 18, 09:49
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Virgil van Dijk is a really good player'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes Virgil van Dijk as a "really good player" amid speculation that his side are interested in a January move for the Southampton man.
Dec 16, 21:26
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino: 'I cannot control Virgil van Dijk future'
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino refuses to rule out the possibility of Virgil van Dijk leaving the club in January after omitting him from his starting lineup.
Dec 16, 21:17
Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring with Cesar Azpilicueta and Tiemoue Bakayoko during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Chelsea edge past Southampton at Stamford Bridge
Marcos Alonso scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat Southampton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to move joint-second in the Premier League table.
Dec 16, 16:59
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata on Chelsea bench, Virgil van Dijk dropped by Southampton
Alvaro Morata is kept out of Chelsea's first XI for the second Premier League game in a row, while Southampton drop Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 16, 14:08
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Manchester City 'make Virgil van Dijk top transfer target'
Liverpool face competition from Manchester City for the January signing of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, according to a report.
Dec 14, 10:44
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Why Liverpool have best chance of ending Manchester City's unbeaten domestic run
Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 30 Premier League fixtures, but Liverpool have the best chance of ending that streak before the end of the season.
Dec 12, 11:35
Charlie Austin scores the opener during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 10, 2017
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-1 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Olivier Giroud's late goal earns Arsenal a 1-1 draw in his side's Premier League clash at Southampton.
Dec 10, 11:00
Jurgen Klopp congratulates Philippe Coutinho after the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
How should Liverpool spend Philippe Coutinho money?
Liverpool head into the remainder of the January transfer window with £105m in their pocket due to the sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, but how should they use it?
Dec 9, 11:59
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