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Chelsea set to beat Liverpool and Man City to £50m Premier League star
CHELSEA believe they have won the race to sign £50m-rated Southampton star Virgil van Dijk, according to reports.
Virgil van Dijk shows off his impressive skills
Antonio Conte is keen to strengthen his backline in the summer with John Terry set to leave the club when his contract expires.
Van Dijk is thought to be high on the Italian’s wishlist after he tried to sign him in January.
But with Southampton selling Jose Fonte to West Ham, Saints they stood firm in blocking any attempts to let Van Dijk leave.
Virgil van Dijk is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs
Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have been monitoring Virgil van DIjk
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp also needs to bolster his backline and believes the 25-year-old would be a good addition.
Southampton are adamant he won’t be sold but with the big clubs set to come knocking in the summer, they will be unlikely to keep hold of him - and Chelsea believe they’re in pole position to complete a switch.
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