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Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand hails Southampton's Virgil van Dijk as Premier League's standout defender

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Virgil van Dijk is the standout defender right now, according to Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand believes Virgil van Dijk is the standout defender in the Premier League right now.

The Southampton defender was at the centre of the one of the most high profile transfer tussles during the summer window – with Liverpool heavily interested in signing the Dutchman – but the 26-year-old ended up staying with the Saints.