Latest news, transfer rumours and updates on Virgil van Dijk, a professional football player who plays for Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team as a defender.

Dutch stalwart Virgil van Dijk made not just personal but competition history last night, when he became the first central defender to assist three goals in a Champions League match.

Liverpool and Virgil van Dijk have endured a difficult season this term and former Manchester United star Jaap Stam has sent a message to his compatriot

Centre-back Benjamin Arthur is hoping to emulate former Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk during his loan spell in Glasgow. The 20-year-old joins Martin O'Neill's side on a short-term basis from Premier League outfit Brentford where he's only made three appearances.

Virgil van Dijk told former Southampton team-mate Charlie Austin that Manchester United chose Victor Lindelof over him in the summer of 2017.

Mamadou Sarr established himself as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe during his spell under Liam Rosenior at Strasbourg

Virgil van Dijk had high hopes for Liverpool this season while they were recruiting new players over the summer

Bruno Fernandes and Virgil van Dijk are among the UK's biggest taxpayers, it has emerged. The Sunday Times Football Tax List has revealed the Manchester United and Liverpool duo paid just shy of £10million in tax over the last 12 months.