(Reuters) - Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino is uncertain about defender Virgil van Dijk's future and says that the final decision on whether the Dutchman will stay at the Premier League club will be made by the owners. The 26-year-old, who handed in a transfer request in August, has made six appearances for Southampton this season after returning to the first team in September following injury. Liverpool were favourites to sign Van Dijk in the summer transfer window but made a public apology after being accused of making an illegal approach for the player. As the two clubs prepare to meet in the Premier League this weekend, Pellegrino said Van Dijk's future could be decided in January. "I can't control the market," the Argentine manager told reporters on Thursday when asked about Van Dijk's future.

Source: The Star November 17, 2017 10:41 UTC