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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Southampton 'rule out Virgil van Dijk sale'
Southampton reportedly rule out the possibility of selling Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk in the closing stages of the transfer window.Aug 31, 19:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Newcastle United, Southampton target Yann Karamoh 'joins Inter Milan'
Newcastle United and Southampton reportedly miss out on the signing of Yann Karamoh, who joins Inter Milan from Caen.Aug 31, 17:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.jpg "Virgil van Dijk is subbed with a foot injury during the Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City on January 22, 2017")
Liverpool 'unlikely to bring in Thomas Lemar, Virgil van Dijk before deadline'
Liverpool are reportedly unlikely to bring in any more players before the 11pm deadline, despite being linked to Thomas Lemar and Virgil van Dijk.Aug 31, 16:37
Virgil van Dijk 'leaves Southampton training ground'
Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk reportedly leaves Southampton's training ground in the back of a blacked-out car.Aug 31, 12:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F28%2Fthomas-lemar-jesus-navas.JPG "Thomas Lemar and Jesus Navas during the Champions League match between AS Monaco and Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
Liverpool 'persist with £74m Thomas Lemar deal'
Liverpool are reportedly pressing ahead with a £74m deal for AS Monaco midfielder Thomas Lemar despite the imminent arrival of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.Aug 31, 06:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Liverpool confident of securing Virgil van Dijk before transfer deadline?
Liverpool are reportedly optimistic that they will sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk before the transfer window closes on Thursday.Aug 30, 15:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger during the Premier League match against Southampton on May 10, 2017")
Arsenal 'maintain interest in Virgil van Dijk, Thomas Lemar'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly prepared to bide his time to sign top targets Virgil van Dijk and Thomas Lemar.Aug 27, 09:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fdavid-wagner.jpg "David Wagner watches on during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United on August 20, 2017")
Team News: Wesley Hoedt on bench for Southampton against Huddersfield Town
New Southampton signing Wesley Hoedt is among the substitutes for this afternoon's trip to Huddersfield Town.Aug 26, 13:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the Premier League game between West Ham United and Liverpool on May 14, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Champions League qualification a huge transfer boost'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that playing in the Champions League is a "big influence" when it comes to persuading players to join the club.Aug 24, 08:09
Liverpool consider move for Schalke 04 defender Benedikt Howedes?
Liverpool reportedly consider an £18m move for Schalke 04 defender Benedikt Howedes.Aug 23, 11:44
Liverpool agree deal to sign Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid?
Liverpool reportedly verbally agree to sign Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid this summer.Aug 23, 09:46
Lazio director Igli Tare: 'Wesley Hoedt is joining Southampton'
Lazio sporting director Igli Tare announces that Dutch centre-back Wesley Hoedt will be joining Southampton "in the near future".Aug 21, 08:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016")
Report: Juventus enter race for Southampton's Virgil van Dijk
Juventus are reportedly the latest club to have shown an interest in signing Virgil van Dijk, as Southampton face increased competition to keep their star defender.Aug 20, 10:34
Preview:Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield.Aug 17, 16:50
Mauricio Pellegrino: 'No change on Virgil van Dijk status'
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino says that Virgil van Dijk's status at the club remains unchanged and that the centre-back will play no part in the Saints' next game.Aug 17, 16:00
Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger rules out Virgil van Dijk exit
Southampton chairman Virgil van Dijk reiterates that Virgil van Dijk will not be sold in this transfer window.Aug 16, 15:55
Report: Kevin Wimmer wanted by Crystal Palace, Stoke City
A report claims that Crystal Palace and Stoke City may battle it out for the signing of Kevin Wimmer from Tottenham Hotspur.Aug 16, 12:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fwesley-hoedt.jpg "Wesley Hoedt in action during the Serie A game between Lazio and Sampdoria on May 7, 2017")
Southampton make offer for Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt?
Southampton reportedly make an offer of £15.5m for Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt as they look to prepare for a potential departure of Virgil van Dijk.Aug 15, 14:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fcedric-soares.jpg "Southampton defender Cedric Soares in action during his side's Premier League match against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on October 2, 2016")
Chelsea make opening bid for Southampton defender Cedric Soares?
Chelsea reportedly decide to make an offer to try to sign Southampton right-back Cedric Soares, who is also said to be interesting Barcelona and Juventus.Aug 15, 12:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Antonio Conte 'at odds with Chelsea board over transfer targets'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and the club's board are reportedly miles apart with regards to transfer strategy.Aug 15, 09:02
Chelsea, Manchester City 'lead way for Southampton's £70m-rated Virgil van Dijk'
Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly leading the way to sign Virgil van Dijk from Southampton, who are holding out for £70m.Aug 15, 08:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Froberto-firmino.jpg "Roberto Firmino flashes a smile ahead of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on May 7, 2017")
Preview:Hoffenheim vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Champions League playoff tie between Hoffenheim and Liverpool.Aug 14, 10:12
Report: Southampton confident of keeping Virgil van Dijk
Southampton are reportedly confident of keeping Virgil van Dijk this summer as they have allegedly promised him a return to first-team action ahead of the World Cup.Aug 13, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fpaul-clement_1.jpg "Paul Clement applauds during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017")
Team News: Tammy Abraham starts, Roque Mesa on bench
Tammy Abraham makes his Swansea City Premier League debut against Southampton, while fellow new signing Roque Mesa is on the bench.Aug 12, 13:09
Virgil van Dijk to sit out Southampton opener with "virus"
Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk is to miss the first weekend of the Premier League season due to a virus, as speculation continues to mount over his Southampton future.Aug 11, 10:28
Preview:Watford vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Saturday lunchtime's Premier League meeting between Watford and Liverpool at Vicarage Road.Aug 10, 17:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fben-gibson.jpg "Ben Gibson after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Report: Southampton earmark Ben Gibson as Virgil van Dijk replacement
Southampton are reportedly interested in Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson as a potential replacement for wantaway centre-back Virgil van Dijk.Aug 8, 20:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.jpg "Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Ian Wright: 'Arsenal should go in very strong for Virgil van Dijk'
Ian Wright urges Arsenal to make a move for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, who has asked to leave the club.Aug 8, 10:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fvirgil-van-dijk_1.jpg "Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016")
Southampton 'not backing down on Virgil van Dijk sale stance'
Southampton reportedly insist that nothing has changed in regard to Virgil van Dijk's situation, despite the defender submitting a transfer request.Aug 8, 09:58
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk 'would prefer Liverpool to Chelsea'
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk would reportedly prefer signing for Liverpool rather than Chelsea.Aug 8, 08:13
In Full: Virgil van Dijk transfer request statement
Read Virgil van Dijk's statement in full as he submits a formal request to leave Southampton this summer.Aug 7, 17:08
Virgil van Dijk hands in transfer request
Virgil van Dijk confirms that he has handed in a transfer request at Southampton.Aug 7, 16:13
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool need no more centre-backs'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that he is happy with the centre-backs currently at the club amid reports linking the Reds with Southampton's Virgil van Dijk.Aug 7, 08:47
Report: Southampton would prefer to sell Virgil van Dijk to Chelsea
Southampton are reportedly more willing to do business with Chelsea than with Liverpool regarding Virgil van Dijk.Aug 6, 09:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F06%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Reds boss Jurgen Klopp appears ahead of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on February 11, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp still open to new Liverpool signings
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists that he is still on the lookout for new signings, but suggests that his options have also been strengthened by existing squad members.Aug 5, 21:15
Dick Advocaat backs transfer stance of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk
Netherlands boss Dick Advocaat suggests that defender Virgil van Dijk is right to try to force a move away from Southampton.Aug 4, 16:27
Chelsea ready to make bid for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk?
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a bid in the region of £50m for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.Aug 4, 09:54
Matt Le Tissier slams 'distasteful, unprofessional' Virgil van Dijk
Matt Le Tissier accuses Virgil van Dijk of being "unprofessional" as the defender tries to force through a move away from Southampton.Aug 2, 16:27
Everton 'enter race to sign Wesley Hoedt'
Everton are reportedly considering a move for £12m-rated Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt, who has also been linked with Southampton.Aug 2, 14:49
Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk 'tells Southampton he still wants to leave'
Virgil van Dijk reportedly tells Southampton that he remains determined to leave the club amid interest from Liverpool.Aug 2, 11:30
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