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ANFIELD ANGUISH

Liverpool will find out next week if they face sanctions from the Premier League for allegedly tapping up Virgil van Dijk

The Southampton centre-back has been strongly linked with a move to the Reds, and the player himself is keen on linking up with Jurgen Klopp's side

LIVERPOOL will be made to wait until at least next week to find out whether they will face sanctions for allegedly tapping up Virgil van Dijk.

Southampton appealed to the Premier League to investigate in the potential deal, with the Reds issuing a public apology over their pursuit of the 25-year-old centre-back.

 Southampton star Virgil van Dijk has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool, but the Reds could be punished over tapping him up
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Southampton star Virgil van Dijk has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool, but the Reds could be punished over tapping him upCredit: PA:Press Association
 The Dutch defender has established himself as one of the Premier League's best centre-back's with the Saints reluctant to sell
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The Dutch defender has established himself as one of the Premier League's best centre-back's with the Saints reluctant to sellCredit: AP:Associated Press

According to the Liverpool Echo, officials from the Premier League were expected to meet the clubs at a top-flight AGM meeting in Harrogate today.


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Both clubs have been required to hand over information over the alleged illegal approach from Jurgen Klopp's side, but a full enquiry is not believed to be needed.

The Saints have reportedly upped their asking price to £75million for the former Celtic star, but they remain adamant they don't wish to sell their prized asset.

 Jurgen Klopp is chasing a move for the 25-year-old with the player keen on a move to the Merseyside club
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Jurgen Klopp is chasing a move for the 25-year-old with the player keen on a move to the Merseyside clubCredit: PA:Press Association
 Liverpool have signed five Southampton players in the last three years, and are desperate to lure away another
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Liverpool have signed five Southampton players in the last three years, and are desperate to lure away anotherCredit: AP:Associated Press

But van Dijk is keen on a move to Liverpool, and prefers to join them over rivals Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.

If a move does materialise, he will become the SIXTH Southampton player to move to the 2005 Champions League winners in the last three years, with Rickie Lambert, Dejan Lovren, Adam Lallana, Nathaniel Clyne Sadio Mane all making the switch.

The Dutch international recently fuelled speculation regarding his own future after uploading an Instagram post which suggested he is pondering his next move.

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