Virgil van Dijk has declared himself "100 percent" committed to Southampton - but continues to remain coy over a potential move to Liverpool.

The Dutch international was Jurgen Klopp's No.1 defensive target during the summer, but remained at St Mary's after a Reds' move fell through and his transfer request was rejected, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Van Dijk, 26, had looked set to move to Anfield - despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester City - before Liverpool ended their interest amid suggestions of an illegal approach.

Klopp, though, still sees van Dijk as a target although the Reds will only bid for the player should they be invited to by Southampton.

Van Dijk returned from almost eight months out through injury in September and has since been a regular in the Saints side.

Van Dijk in action against Burnley (
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Van Dijk says he is 100 percent committed to Southampton - right now (
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2017 Getty Images)

And while revealing he is “happy” at Southampton at present, the centre-back has refused to be drawn on his long-term future.

“Firstly, I don’t think it’s appropriate to comment on anything that happened before,” he said to the Daily Echo.

“But I am giving 100 percent for the club. I work hard every day, I help my team-mates, I’m positive and I want to win every game.

“I am happy and that’s the most important thing so we will just see what happens.”

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