Southampton are ready to go to war with
Liverpool as they believe Virgil van Dijk has been “tapped up” about a record breaking move to Anfield.
And Mirrorsport can reveal the extent of the contact Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp has enjoyed with his No 1 defensive target.
The Dutch international was flown to Blackpool for a meeting with Klopp, as Liverpool tried to persuade him his future should be at the club.
And after their unauthorised meeting Klopp then messaged him regularly.
The South Coast club are now digging their heels in and insisting they will not sell the Dutch defender this summer, even for £60m and are preparing to report Liverpool to the Premier League.
Liverpool believe they are in pole position even though it is understood that Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal have all expressed an interest.
There is a belief van Dijk met with all the clubs and it was Liverpool and Arsenal who offered the best package.
But sources suggest the 25-year-old has now indicated he wants to move to Anfield because of Klopp.
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