Steven Gerrard backs Liverpool to sign Virgil van Dijk
Arsenal, as well as Liverpool and Chelsea, have been linked with a swoop for Van Dijk.
The player is yet to play for Southampton this season and has handed in a transfer request to help accelerate a move away from St Mary’s.
And the Daily Mail say Arsenal have held talks with Holland international Van Dijk.
It is said the Gunners have raised the idea of a move to the Emirates with Shkodran Mustafi’s future in north London growing increasingly uncertain.
Liverpool Transfer News: Arsenal want to bring Virgil van Dijk to north London
However, Van Dijk himself is said to favour a move to Liverpool.
The 26-year-old came close to moving to Anfield earlier this summer but Southampton threatened to report the Reds for tapping him up.
Consequently, their interest has cooled but Liverpool still harbour hope of winning the race for his signature.
Arsenal, meanwhile, showed in their 4-0 defeat against the Reds that more is needed if they are to finish in the top four.
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Liverpool Transfer News: Virgil van Dijk has held talks with Arsenal
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Liverpool Transfer News: Arsene Wenger wants Virgil van Dijk at Arsenal
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Mustafi looks increasingly likely to join Inter Milan and Rob Holding, Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal toiled on a chastening afternoon at Anfield.
However, Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino continues to insist Arsenal target Van Dijk will not be leaving this summer.
"I think Virgil will be here on September 1," he said.
Van Dijk has made 68 appearances for the Saints since joining from Celtic in January 2016.
