Why this £30m rated defender should make a move to Liverpool over Man United

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Signing players from Southampton has reaped rewards for Liverpool if you look at their current best XI. Lallana, Lovren, Clyne and Mane are all former Saints who have been performing exceptionally well for the Reds so far this season.

The transition has proved smooth for those four ex-Saints men and Van Dijk can take confidence from that if a move were to materialise.

The Dutchman is a player with the quality to make a similar impact on the Liverpool team should he sign in January, and could be the difference for the Reds this season in a league of such fine margins.