Liverpool Transfer News: Virgil van Dijk will sign for Reds - Leon Osman

LIVERPOOL will complete the signing of Virgil van Dijk from Southampton before the transfer window shuts.

Steven Gerrard backs Liverpool to sign Virgil van Dijk

That is the opinion of former Everton midfielder and pundit Leon Osman.

Van Dijk has been the subject of transfer talk throughout the close season.

The Dutch central defender wants to leave Southampton and is keen on linking up with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

Van Dijk has submitted an official transfer request but Saints are standing firm, maintaining he will not be sold before September 1.

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Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk will sign for the Reds, says Leon Osman

I think Southampton will inevitably accept the offer and accept the money that Liverpool are offering

Leon Osman on Virgil van Dijk

Osman has compared the situation to Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho, who is wanted by La Liga giants Barcelona.

He reckons Southampton will eventually give in and allow Van Dijk to move to Anfield.

“Virgil van Dijk has come out and said where he wants to play his football next season,” Osman said on Sky Sports.

Liverpool obviously want the player and it’s very similar to how Barcelona are courting Philippe Coutinho. 

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Liverpool transfer news: Southampton will give in and sell Virgil van Dijk, says Leon Osman

“I actually feel the move will go through, I think Southampton will inevitably accept the offer and accept the money that Liverpool are offering. 

“I think they will get their man.”

Van Dijk has made 55 Premier League appearances for Southampton since joining from Scottish giants Celtic in 2015, scoring four goals.

He has not played for Saints since January after suffering a serious ankle injury against Leicester, with a virus keeping him out the start of this season.

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