Liverpool Transfer News: Virgil van Dijk Rumours, Latest on Gabriel Barbosa

Southampton are said to have slapped a £45 million valuation on star defender and reported Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk, as they seek to keep him at the club beyond the January transfer window.

That’s according to Greg Stobart of Squawka, who reported there are a clutch of clubs interested in landing the Dutch international. In addition to the Reds, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Everton are all said to be admirers of Van Dijk.

But Stobart also noted the Saints don’t want to sell their defensive linchpin and will demand the aforementioned sum before entertaining any offers midseason. “Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a known admirer of Van Dijk and in the market for a centre-back,” he added.

The Southampton man has emerged as one of the very best defenders in the Premier League this season. Per Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Manchester United icon Gary Neville and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher have included Van Dijk in their Teams of the Season so far:

.@Carra23 & @GNev2 have picked their Teams of the Season so far. Which is better? #MNF pic.twitter.com/GQOIsolMVm

— Sky Sports MNF ⚽️ (@SkySportsMNF) December 19, 2016

Van Dijk would be a fantastic signing for any of the aforementioned sides. As a pure defender, the …

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