Liverpool news: Stuart Pearce has backed the Reds to finally land Virgil van Dijk
That is according to Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce.
Van Dijk was a target for Liverpool throughout the summer transfer window.
The Dutchman handed in a transfer request but Southampton refused to sell.
Liverpool’s defence has come under severe criticism this season, with yesterday’s 4-1 loss at Tottenham highlighting their frailties at the back.
I think Liverpool will be sat here at this moment in time going back for Van Dijk in January. Hopefully that will be the case
Stuart Pearce on Liverpool wanting Virgil van Dijk
Pearce does not understand why they did not have a backup option to the Southampton star in the summer.
But he says Liverpool will already be plotting a January raid and he is hoping the the deal gets done.
“Well I think it seems as though they’ve put all their eggs in the Van Dijk basket, let’s say,” Pearce said.
“They were desperate to get him in the summer.
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“That didn’t happen for whatever reason and they didn’t go for a second or third option.
“I think they will be sat here at this moment in time going back for Van Dijk in January.
“Hopefully that will be the case.”
After regaining full fitness following an ankle injury and missing most of pre-season, Van Dijk has started Southampton's last three Premier League games.
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