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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 30/12/2017 08:00:16

| | Van Dijk fee ‘not nice’, says KloppFOURFOURTWO |
| | Mourinho: There is no financial fair play, clubs do what they wantFOURFOURTWO |

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Virgil van Dijk will have to up the intensity at Liverpool, warns ex-Premier League star

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Virgil van Dijk could be in for a shock at Liverpool, says Matt Upson

Van Dijk will become the world’s most expensive defender when he completes his switch from St Mary’s to Anfield on New Year’s Day.

Ex-Arsenal, Birmingham, West Ham and England man Upson has no doubts about Van Dijk’s ability, but thinks he’ll have some serious adapting to do under Jurgen Klopp.

“I think he’s a big part of the jigsaw,” Upson said.

“What do you get? You get a very imposing figure, physically he’s very dominant, he wins most of his aerial battles.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 30/12/2017 10:01:15

| | Report - Liverpool could beat Arsenal to the second January window signing following van Dijk’s arrivalTHEKOPTIMES |
| | The 22-year-old who can be the perfect signing to partner Virgil Van Dijk at Liverpool | | Where football transfer …THETRANSFERTAVERN |
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| Michael Owen: What I really think about Liverpool FC signing Virgil van DijkSPORTREVIEWCOM |
| | Pochettino sets Alderweireld and Kane prices after Van Dijk saleFOOTBALLLONDON |
| | 2 young Man United players Mourinho must trust to batter Southampton | | Where football transfer rumours fly or die!THETRANSFERTAVERN |
| | Michael Owen states his prediction for Man United v SouthamptonSPORTREVIEWCOM |
| | 'van Dijk signing could be the making of Matip at Anfield’GOLIVERPOOL |
| | Mark Lawrenson warns Liverpool FC signing Virgil van Dijk about Anfield 'pressure’SPORTREVIEWCOM |
| | Scottish game is shown upHERALD |
| | Jose Mourinho reveals ‘big frustration’ ahead of Man United v SouthamptonSPORTREVIEWCOM |
| | Jose Mourinho confirms Anthony Martial and Antonio Valencia will miss Southampton clashTHEPEOPLESPERSON |

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Virgil van Dijk offered to Barcelona and Paris St-Germain before Liverpool finalised deal

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Virgil van Dijk could have joined Barcelona or PSG rather than Liverpool

Van Dijk will become the world’s most expensive defender when his switch from Southampton to Anfield is rubber-stamped on New Year’s Day.

Liverpool have been after the Dutch defender since the summer, when they were willing to spend £60m on his services.

The Merseyside giants looked set to get him but put their foot in it when Jurgen Klopp was caught tapping the player up.

And they were almost made to pay big time, with Southampton touting their prized asset around to some of Europe’s biggest hitters.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 30/12/2017 11:01:54

| | Revealed: 48% of Man Utd fans think Mourinho should drop this off-form star for SouthamptonFOOTBALLFANCAST |
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| Photo: Dejan Lovren breaks silence after Liverpool FC’s signing of Virgil van DijkSPORTREVIEWCOM |
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Liverpool signing Virgil van Dijk must improve one thing or he could flop - Dean Saunders

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That’s the verdict of former Reds striker Dean Saunders.

Van Dijk handed in a transfer request last summer in a failed attempt to force through a transfer for Liverpool.

He finally sealed his dream move to Anfield six months later, but Saunders is concerned about the Dutchman’s personality fitting in at Liverpool.

“I have seen van Dijk with the chips down and I’ve got to be honest, I hope I’m wrong, but his attitude has got to be better than he has shown,” Saunders told talkSPORT.

“If I’m Liverpool manager I might think he’ll do that to me.”

Former Saints boss Claude Puel claimed van Dijk could become the best defender in the world at Liverpool but others remain.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 30/12/2017 12:02:09

| | Southampton must buy these three Premier League stars with the Van Dijk moneyFOOTBALLFANCAST |
| | Carragher hands Liverpool star Van Dijk important advice | FutnSoccerFUTNSOCCER |
| | Austin Sidelined For Two MonthsVITALFOOTBALL |
| | Expected Starting XIs: Man United seriously depleted, Southampton frustrated by injuryFOOTBALLFANCAST |
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| 3 Players Who Could Follow Van Dijk To Liverpool Including His Fellow CountrymanTHEKOPTIMES |

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Manchester United vs Southampton | Teams, streams, predictions and odds

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Manchester United will hope to bounce back from successive draws when they host a struggling Southampton side on Saturday.

Jose Mourinho’s Christmas spell has not gone to plan after his side followed a disappointing 2-2 draw at Leicester with a another point against Burnley on Boxing Day.

It means United have not won in three matches after defeat to Bristol City in the Carabao Cup quarter-final earlier this month.

But United will fancy their chances against a Southampton side who have managed just one point from four and shipped 11 goals in their last four Premier League games.

Manchester United host Southampton at Old Trafford with kick-off scheduled for 5.30pm on Saturday, December 30.

The match will be televised on BT Sport 1 and BT 4K UHD from 5pm on Saturday night.

You can also follow the match LIVE on Standard Sport, follow team news and goal updates from 4.30pm.

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Romelu Lukaku looks set to retain his place in Manchester United’s team against Southampton, despite Jose Mourinho insisting he is jaded.

Mourinho said his striker, who has played every single minute of United’s 20 Premier League games, is “tired” having scored just four times in 19 games yet feels he cannot give him a rest.

Anthony Martial and Matteo Darmian both returned to training on Thursday but remain doubtful with the knocks that kept them out against Burnley, while Chris Smalling and Antonio Valencia are also unlikely to feature. Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini and Eric Bailly are all out.

Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk will join Liverpool on January 1, so will not feature in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Charlie Austin is unavailable as he must serve the second of his three-match ban for violent conduct and the forward is also affected by a significant hamstring injury.

Ryan Bertrand (hamstring) faces a late fitness test, but Cedric Soares (ankle) will not feature for Mauricio Pellegrino’s side.

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Man Utd team news: Mourinho without three stars against Southampton, four major doubts

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Man Utd vs Southampton: Jose Mourinho has a number of injury concerns for Old Trafford clash

Mourinho said Lukaku, who has played every single minute of Manchester United’s 20 Premier League games, is “tired” having scored just four times in his last 19 outings but admitted he cannot rest the striker.

Anthony Martial and Matteo Darmian both returned to training on Thursday but remain doubtful with the knocks that kept them out of the 2-2 draw with Burnley.

Chris Smalling and Antonio Valencia are also unlikely to feature, while Michael Carrick, Marouane Fellaini and Eric Bailly are all out through injury.

Meanwhile, Southampton will be without Virgil van Dijk after the club agreed a £75m deal with Liverpool for the defender.

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 30/12/2017 13:02:21

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| Jose Mourinho: What I really think about Liverpool FC signing Virgil van DijkSPORTREVIEWCOM |
| | £18m-rated Liverpool forward sparking Premier League interest - reportFOOTBALLFANCAST |
| | Jurgen Klopp has used two words to describe spending £75m on Virgil van DijkGIVEMESPORT |
| | Harry Kane race set for summer but will English clubs steal march on Real?THEOBSERVER |
| | Three Van Dijk replacements Southampton should considerHEREISTHECITY |
| | Liverpool FC still want promising 23-year-old despite Virgil van Dijk signing - reportSPORTREVIEWCOM |

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Manchester United vs Southampton preview: Team news, injuries, suspensions, odds and prediction

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Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk will join Liverpool on January 1, so will not feature in Saturday’s match.

Charlie Austin is unavailable as he must serve the second of his three-match ban for violent conduct and the forward is also affected by a significant hamstring injury.

Ryan Bertrand (hamstring) faces a late fitness test, but Cedric Soares (ankle) will not feature for Mauricio Pellegrino’s side.

Jose Mourinho has responded to Virgil van Dijk’s £75million move by reminding Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp of his threat to quit football if astronomical fees became commonplace.

Liverpool have made the first significant move of the winter transfer window after agreeing a deal with Southampton to make Van Dijk the world’s most expensive defender.

He will arrive at Anfield 18 months after Klopp insisted he wanted to “do it differently” following Paul Pogba’s then-world record £92.35million switch to Manchester United, with the German suggesting he did not want to be involved in the game if such amounts became the norm rather than the exception.

Asked about Van Dijk’s move at his press conference on Friday, Mourinho said: "I think the one to speak about it in a specific way has to be Jurgen. If I was one of you I would ask him about his comments about one year ago (when Pogba signed).

"Not speaking specifically about (the Van Dijk) case because in Liverpool they do what they want, and I am nobody to comment about what they do, (but) the reality is if they think the player is the right player for them, and they really want the player, they pay this amount or they don’t have the player. That’s the way the market is.

"When we compare now the amount of money that certain managers and we try to compare that…not even with 10 years ago, (with) three years ago, it’s to compare the impossible.

"Now you are going to say Virgil van Dijk is the most expensive defender in the history of football. Was he better than (Paolo) Maldini, (Giuseppe) Bergomi or (Rio) Ferdinand? You cannot say that.

"It’s just the way the market is. You pay or you don’t pay. If you pay, you pay a crazy amount of money but if you don’t, you don’t have the player. It’s as simple as that.

“No criticism at all about what Liverpool did. It’s just the way it is.”

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 30/12/2017 14:02:37

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| Transfer news: Virgil van Dijk’s attitude questioned ahead of record-breaking £75m Liverpool move | Goal.comGOALDOTCOM |
| | Transfer news: Virgil van Dijk’s attitude questioned ahead of record-breaking £75m Liverpool move | Goal.comGOALDOTCOM |
| | Southampton could be about to make double-swoop which would be perfect for Newcastle UnitedHEREISTHECITY |
| | Pellegrino welcomes “critics spirit” in his playersEIRSPORT |
| | Southampton face competition from Premier League side for SturridgeREADSOUTHAMPTON |
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