Southampton to target Kevin Wimmer if they lose Virgil van Dijk this summer

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Southampton will target Kevin Wimmer if they lose Virgil van Dijk this summer.

The Saints have so far refused to sanction Van Dijk's exit this summer, despite the Holland international’s wish to leave St Mary’s.

Nevertheless, the Van Dijk camp remain hopeful that the central defender will eventually be allowed to leave the south coast this summer - with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City prepared to make huge bids. 

Southampton will target Kevin Wimmer, should they lose Virgil van Dijk this summer

Despite their hardline stance; Southampton have made contingency plans in case the defender does leave.

And Tottenham star Wimmer features prominently on the Saints’ list of candidates to replace Van Dijk.

Van Dijk has expressed his desire to leave the south coast, with Liverpool heavily linked

Southampton have so far refused to sanction the exit of the highly rated Dutchman

Mauricio Pochettino is keen to keep Wimmer at White Hart Lane, but is aware of his desire to play regularly first team football.

But an offer of around £20million could be enough to persuade Tottenham to part with the Austria international.