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Liverpool unlikely to face disciplinary action over Virgil van Dijk - source

Liverpool look set to avoid disciplinary action from the Premier League over their pursuit of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, a source has told ESPN FC.

Earlier this month, Liverpool issued a statement on their website apologising to Southampton "for any misunderstanding" amid tapping-up allegations after it emerged the player was keen on a move to Anfield.

Southampton had asked the Premier League to investigate an alleged illegal approach from Liverpool for Van Dijk, having received no contact from the Merseyside club.

Prior to the allegations being lodged, sources told ESPN FC that Van Dijk indicated to Liverpool that they were his preferred destination in the summer ahead of Chelsea and Manchester City.