New Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino will attempt to convince Virgil van Dijk to stay.

The Sun says Van Dijk, 25, is gutted his dream move to Liverpool collapsed over a tapping-up storm.

Now new Saints gaffer Pellegrino must fight to keep the £70 million-rated centre-back onside in his new regime.

Senior figures at St Mary's are hopeful the new coach can win over Van Dijk when their star man sees his ambition and coaching style next month in pre-season.

Van Dijk has five seasons left on the SEVEN-YEAR deal he signed back in 2015, with Southampton feeling no pressure to cash in.