Virgil van Dijk wants to join Liverpool this summer and the Anfield club will now attempt to negotiate a world-record deal for a defender with Southampton. Southampton have said the Holland international is not for sale, but Liverpool are prepared to test that resolve with an offer that could rise to around £60 million. Talks between the clubs are now set to take place with Liverpool ready to make Van Dijk the highest paid player at the club, earning around £200,000 a week, as well as smashing their transfer record. Van Dijk has overlooked interest from Chelsea and Manchester City, both of whom wanted the commanding centre back, and believes the next phase of his career will best be served under manager Jürgen Klopp on…

Source: The Times June 05, 2017 16:02 UTC