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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 27/08/2017 10:15:48

| | Virgil van Dijk sacks agent in bid to forceROUSINGTHEKOP |

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Liverpool Transfer News: Van Dijk sacks agent, Sanches talks, Coutinho exclusive

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Virgil van Dijk has reportedly sacked his agent in another attempt to quit Southampton for Liverpool or Chelsea.

The Irish Independent claim the 26-year-old has dumped his representative and is trying to break the terms of his Southampton contract.

The Dutchman is aiming to push through a £70m transfer to either Liverpool or Chelsea with Anfield still his preferred option.

Southampton are still intent on blocking any deal.

Liverpool are negotiating a deal to sign Renato Sanches from Bayern Munich.

According to Spanish newspaper SPORT, the Reds are in talks with the Bundesliga giants.

And Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti is willing to offload Sanches, who asked yesterday not to feature in the win over Werder Bremen.

It is said he did want to risk getting injured and ruin his chances of a move away.

Liverpool are negotiating a deal to sign Renato Sanches from Bayern Munich

Philippe Coutinho is ready to concede defeat in his attempt to join Barcelona and knuckle down at Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp has been adamant the Brazilian will not be sold in this transfer window – despite Barca being prepared to pay £120m.

Coutinho understands and respects that decision and is now concentrating on getting fit after a back problem and doing his best for Liverpool this season.

It is understood, though, that the Brazilian would still be open to his dream move to Barcelona next summer.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 27/08/2017 11:16:01

| | What Virgil van Dijk has done to force Southampton exit before the window shuts [Independent] GIVEMESPORT |

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 27/08/2017 12:16:16

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| Wantaway Southampton star Virgil van Dijk makes another move to try engineer £70m transferYAHOOSPORTUK |
| | Does Antonio Conte need to sign Virgil Van Dijk for Chelsea? | | Where football transfer rumours fly or die!THETRANSFERTAVERN |
| | Pellegrino & Redmond React To HuddersfieldVITALFOOTBALL |
| | Dutch international desperate for Southampton departure with Liverpool, Chelsea & Arsenal standing byCALCIOMERCATOCOM |
| | Transfer gossip: Speculation over Van Dijk and Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of deadlineWESTLONDONSPORT |

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 27/08/2017 13:16:28

| | Arsenal 'still in for Van Dijk, Lemar’SPORTSMOLE |
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| Rumour Mongering: Manuel Pellegrino Expects Van Dijk To Remain At SouthamptonSBNATIONTHELIVERPOOLOFFSIDE |
| | Saints At Huddersfield Town The Verdict - Southampton NewsTHEUGLYINSIDE |

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Mauricio Pellegrino had praise for #SaintsFC keeper Fraser Forster after his latest clean sheet:

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Southampton striker Charlie Austin poses for pic with Liam Gallagher

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Was this a meeting between two of the most recognisable faces in English football in recent years and British music of the past few decades? Definitely… maybe.

Southampton striker Charlie Austin looked delighted to have grabbed a picture with Liam Gallagher, former lead singer of Oasis.

The pair were both in Yorkshire this weekend - Gallagher for the Leeds Festival, Austin as an unused substitute for the Saints’ goalless draw at Huddersfield.

Austin shared the image on his Twitter page, which shows him with his arm around Gallagher, with a thumbs up and a huge grin.

The striker captioned the snap: ‘Morning… as you were’, clearly trying to play down his delight at meeting a music icon.

Having got his picture with Gallagher, Austin won’t look back in anger at not getting off the bench at the John Smith’s Stadium.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 27/08/2017 16:17:08

| | Report reveals huge sum Birmingham and Redknapp agreed to pay for strike aceFOOTBALLLEAGUEWORLD |

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#OnThisDay in 2013, #SaintsFC enjoyed a memorable 5-1 win away to #BarnsleyFC in a League Cup tie:

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Tickets for the #PL clash at St Mary’s are currently on general sale: http://sfcne.ws/WatfordHOM

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#SaintsFC’s @NathanRedmond22 is targeting improvement over the international break, after Saturday’s draw at… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/901914216604585984

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How West Brom new boy Jay Rodriguez impressed against Stoke

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Jay Rodriguez made his fourth start for West Brom and fans have quickly taken him to their hearts on this evidence.

Rodriguez ,28, a £12million summer buy from Southampton , popped up with a 61st minute goal and showed both quality and a desire to graft.

He was deployed behind recalled targetman Salomon Rondon out on the left side.

The star, capped once by England in 2013, delivered crosses with both feet.

Rodriguez was also useful in his own area, helping to head clear a 32nd minute free-kick.

Whenever he lost possession , Rodriguez showed a willingness to track back and battle for possession.

Which is always an essential attribute in a Tony Pulis side.

He saw plenty of the ball early in the second half and took his one clear chance clinically.

Defender Allan Nyom swung over the ball from the right and Rodriguez came charging in at the back post to head in after rampaging between two Potters defenders.

There was little keeper Jack Butland could do as the striker celebrated wildly after a frustrating lack of opportunities at Saints.

But fans at The Hawthorns are already singing his name and his potential rapport with Rondon, after the pair both started and scored in the League Cup at Accrington in midweek, is promising.

Rodriguez might even have scored again but saw a late header hit the top of the bar.

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Van Dijk may stay at Saints and has not changed agents to force a move

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Mauricio Pellegrino is confident Southampton will win their battle to keep Virgil Van Dijk in the final week of the window.

Southampton’s manager has taken a firm stance since the Holland international handed in a transfer request, stating that he would not be allowed to leave.

Speaking after the 0-0 draw with Huddersfield, Pellegrino said: ‘I think Virgil will be here on September 1.’

Van Dijk has been training alone and still has his heart set on changing clubs, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea eager to sign the central defender.

Contrary to reports that have circulated in the last 24 hours, however, Van Dijk has not changed his agent.

It had been claimed that Van Dijk had sacked his advisors having been left frustrated that a move to a Champions League club has not materialised.

There has been a misconception that Van Dijk’s affairs have been handled by the Dutch arm of Wasserman, who look after the affairs of Everton manager Ronald Koeman

The former Celtic star, though, continues to be represented by Neil Fewings at Wasserman Media Group, as has been the case since he joined them last October.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 27/08/2017 22:26:42

| | Liverpool and Chelsea on high alert, £60m target desperate to leave amid ongoing rowsCAUGHTOFFSIDE |
| | Liverpool, Chelsea & Arsenal Set For Transfer Battle After £60m Star Demands Move | Football Talk | Premier League NewsFOOTBALLTALK |
| | “Neither side is easy to beat” - Three things learnt from Huddersfield 0-0 SouthamptonTHEBOOTROOM |
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| Van Dijk makes shock decision in order to force Southampton exitEMPIREOFTHEKOP |

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 28/08/2017 00:26:57

| | Tottenham transfer news: Spurs eyeing Milan forward ToninFOOTBALLINSIDER |

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Southampton adamant Virgil van Dijk will not be sold this month

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Southampton are adamant that club captain Virgil van Dijk will not be sold before the transfer window closes on Thursday despite interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal.

The Dutch defender, who has been training with the club’s Under-23 squad has been embroiled in an acrimonious stand-off with Southampton since Liverpool expressed an interest in him earlier this summer.

Van Dijk attempted to push through his departure by issuing a formal transfer request and publishing a statement condemning the club’s handling of his future after Southampton questioned his frame of mind and asked the Premier League to investigate whether Liverpool had breached any rules in their approach for the player.

Southampton have been unwavering in their stance that they would not sell their club captain, who agreed a new six-year contract with them only last year.

However, in rapidly accelerating transfer market, a conservative estimate would place Van Dijk’s value at upwards of £50m and it remains to be seen whether the Saints could refuse an offer of such magnitude for a player that has expressed a desire to leave.

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Transfer news: 10 deals which could get done this week, including Mbappe, Sanches, and more

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It’s already been an incredible transfer window but as the deadline approaches there are plenty more deals to be done.

So far, we have seen both Neymar and Ousmane Dembele change clubs for more than £100million, and we could see one more move like this happen should Monaco starlet Kylian Mbappe be involved.

Sometimes there are surprise switches which catch everyone off guard but there are also several deals which seem likely to be completed, or at least entertain us until the window shuts.

So what are the transfers which could go through this week? Click the right arrow above to find out the latest news…

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