Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool link: Why Klopp should move for Saints star

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ESPN FC's Steve Nicol discusses Liverpool's needs in the transfer market.Liverpool are looking to sign a centre-half in the summer transfer window, sources have told ESPN FC, with Southampton's Virgil van Dijk reported to be a prime target for Jurgen Klopp.

A source has told ESPN FC that Liverpool have scouted the Netherlands international, but plenty of other top clubs around Europe have also been tracking the 25-year-old's progress.

Here's five reasons why Liverpool should sign Van Dijk this summer ...

1. It would be a statement signing

If…