Mick Quinn PLEADS to van Dijk on behalf of Liverpool
The former Liverpool midfielder tweeted earlier that a move for the Southampton centre-back was on the cards.
He wrote: “Vvd on his way to Lfc some spending g going on from FSG #lfc.”
The tweet received more than 1,500 retweets and sent Kop fans into a frenzy.
Boxer Derry Mathews tweeted Thompson to ask him about the deal and said: “Tomo I told them all and they laughed now there asking what times he's arriving.”
Thompson then replied: “Was told it's happening mate fingers crossed the reach agreement now.”
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It has since emerged that a move looks increasingly likely, prompting Thompson into action again.
He tweeted: “Southampton keep moving goalposts #Lfc.”
Former footballer Micky Quinn issued an on-air radio plea to Southampton fans earlier today.
“A plea on behalf of Liverpool fans to Southampton Football Club,” Quinn said on talkSPORT.
“We’ve had a few dealings in the past. Mr (Mauricio) Pellegrino, you’ve kept two clean sheets this season, you don’t need Virgil van Dijk.
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“He’s unhappy, he wants to leave.
“Virgil, if you’re listening, of on your knees son, get them kneepads on and go to the board of directors bang down the door and beg that you want your dream move to Liverpool.
“It’s been a decent career there, but you’ve got to move on.
“So please Southampton, let Virgil van Dijk free to pursue a career with potential Premier League champions Liverpool.
“They’ve even got the No 4 Liverpool shirt ready for him now if they let him go. So, please, Southampton, free Virgil van Dijk.”
