Van Dijk joined Premier League side Southampton back in 2015 following an impressive two-year spell with Celtic. The Dutchman had been watched by various Premier League clubs during his time at Celtic Park, including Arsenal and Liverpool. However, the Premier League big guns opted against signing the centre-half and he consequently headed to the south coast in a £13million move. Arsenal turned down the chance to sign Virgil van Dijk when he was at Celtic“He can be a bit nonchalant but he is a quality player. However, Van Dijk was forced off with a rib injury during Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Southampton this weekend.

Source: Express September 22, 2018 20:37 UTC