Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk 'could be the man to win them trophies' should they sign wantaway star from Southampton, says Jamie Carragher
- Virgil van Dijk is set to leave Southampton after handing in a transfer request
- Liverpool are linked with the defender having failed with one previous approach
- Jamie Carragher thinks Liverpool would suit him and he could make his name
Virgil van Dijk could 'be the man who took Liverpool back to winning trophies' if he chooses Anfield as his next destination, according to Jamie Carragher.
Van Dijk is set to finally leave Southampton after handing in a transfer request, as one of the longest running sagas in the Premier League rumbles on.
Liverpool had to apologise to the Saints earlier this summer after botching their first bid, resulting in the South Coast club complaining to the FA.
Virgil van Dijk could 'take Liverpool back to winning trophies' says Jamie Carragher
Liverpool are linked with the Southampton defender, who has handed in a transfer request
Van Dijk has been linked to a number of top clubs, with Liverpool and Chelsea prevalent
Now they and Chelsea are in pole position to make another move for the centre back, who will likely cost over £50million.
Former Reds defender Carragher, while admitting Chelsea have been the more successful team of late, thinks Liverpool could be the more interesting option, as Van Dijk could make himself a Kop hero.
Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: 'At this moment Chelsea are a better team than Liverpool no doubt about it, but the way Chelsea are set up, you would have him as the middle man in the back three, and David Luiz is so good there.
Carragher thinks Liverpool would suit Van Dijk and he could make his name at Anfield
'With Liverpool, the thing would be if you could go there and be the man who took Liverpool back to winning trophies.
'Liverpool have won one trophy in 10, 12 years. Can he be the one who is part of something that starts with Jurgen Klopp.'
Liverpool were forced to issue a statement in July, apologising after intense speculation built around a move for Van Dijk, although no bid was made.
The Dutch international, who joined Southampton from Celtic, has been one of the Premier League's best defenders since arriving at St. Mary's.
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