3 top signings Everton could land with £90 million Lukaku money

Virgil van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk has had a terrific season at Southampton, and was linked with several top clubs during the January transfer window.

However, the Dutch international remained at St Mary’s, although hasn’t played for Claude Puel’s side since due to an injury he picked up in their 3-0 victory over Leicester on January 22.

Koeman brought the 25-year-old to the Premier League when he was boss on the South Coast last season, and although he made a slow start to life south of the border, he gradually became a more accomplished defender at this level, and this season he has taken it up another level, with it arguable that he has been the best centre-back in the league thus far.

And that could bring even greater interest come the summer, and with Everton reportedly interested during the winter window, and with it likely that Phil Jagielka will leave in the summer, a new centre-back could be a priority for Koeman, and there aren’t many better than van Dijk.