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Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino believes the record sale of Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool can be a positive for the Saints if the money is reinvested in the New Year.

Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk will join Liverpool when the transfer window re-opens on 1 January for a £75m fee that will be a world record for a defender.

Van Dijk will become the most expensive defender in football history when the transfer window reopens on 1 January.

Dutch international Virgil van Dijk will complete a £75m move from Southampton to Liverpool on 1 January after agreeing personal terms and undergoing a medical.

Virgil van Dijk, 26, was left out of the Saints squad by manager Mauricio Pellegrino for the 5-2 defeat against Tottenham on Boxing Day.

Kane beats Shearer's 22-year record for most Premier League goals in a single year with eighth hat-trick of 2017.

City are in advanced talks with the Saints over a transfer, with the South Coast club now prepared to cash in on the 26-year-old, who is contracted at St Mary's until June 2022.

Virgil van Dijk could complete his wish of making a switch to Anfield if Manchester City and Chelsea fail to meet Liverpool's structure deal to pay £70m for Southampton.

Virgil van Dijk signed a 6-year deal in May 2016. Any approach from Barcelona, Liverpool or Manchester City will see them spend big in signing the Southampton defender.

Mignolet was culpable for Granit Xhaka's strike as the Reds blew a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Arsenal on Friday (22 December).

Virgil van Dijk was linked with a move to Liverpool and the Dutchman was keen on leaving Southampton in the summer. The move did not take shape and he continued at St Mary's.

Liverpool have conceded 20 goals from 18 matches in the Premier League, out of which nine goals were conceded against Manchester City (five) and Tottenham Hotspur (four).

Virgil van Dijk, 26, was approached by Liverpool during the summer and has also been linked with a £70m move to Manchester City.

Arsenal can climb into fourth in the Premier League if they beat Newcastle while Chelsea aim to keep pressure on Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger saw his Arsenal suffer a 3-1 defeat against Manchester United, despite dominating the majority of the game at home.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino is hopeful his side can be inspired by the trip to Premier League champions Chelsea after recent dip in form.

City tried to sign Jonny Evans in the summer transfer window but failed to prise the Northern Irishman from West Bromwich Albion.

Giroud came on to score the equaliser against Southampton last weekend, with less than three minutes left on the clock.

Giroud reportedly considering joining another club on loan until the end of the season as he fears being left out of France's World Cup squad.

Arsenal move above Tottenham into fifth but fail to claim a spot in the top four. Southampton are now in the top half.

Shkodran Mustafi has failed to recover from the thigh injury he picked up during Arsenal's loss to Manchester United. He could return for the midweek West Ham clash.

Walcott has only played 46 minutes of Premier League football this season and could leave the Emirates after 10 years.

Unsworth's spell as caretaker manager has not gone swimmingly; Everton have lost five of the seven matches 'Rhino' has overseen.

Lemina has been suffering from an ankle problem in recent weeks but Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino thinks he could be fit to face Everton.

Kuyt backed compatriot Van Dijk to thrive under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool if he ends up moving to Anfield in January.

Stones pulled his hamstring during City's 2-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on 18 November.

Chelsea thrash West Brom at the Hawthorns, Liverpool cruise to victory at home to Southampton and Manchester City put two past Leicester City.

Joel Matip's chances of featuring against Southampton has suffered a blow after the former Schalke defender's latest thigh injury.

Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino recently suggested Van Dijk could be sold in January but Klopp was not interested in discussing the prospect.

Lallana has returned to first-team training after recovering from a thigh problem but Klopp insists he will not rush the England international.