Arsenal and Liverpool have reportedly held talks with representatives for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.
According to Steve Bates of the Sunday Mirror, the race to sign the Netherlands international is set to hot up in the coming weeks, with the Gunners and the Reds making their move. As well as the duo aforementioned, Manchester City are also said to be in the frame.
"Rival bosses Pep Guardiola, Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp all want the commanding Dutchman to bolster their defensive options for next season," noted Bates. "Although it seems Van Dijk's first choice may be to team up with Guardiola, City's Spanish super-coach also has Juventus star Leonardo Bonucci and Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Bilbao also on his radar.