Liverpool have joined Chelsea and Manchester City in the pursuit of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, according to a report from the Daily Star.

The Dutchman has emerged as one of the best defenders in the country following his £13million move from Celtic in 2015 and the Premier League's bigger clubs are lining up to lure him away from St Mary's.

The 25-year-old is currently ruled out with an ankle injury but reports have suggested that he will seek a summer move to a Champions League club.

Van Dijk is reportedly valued at £50million by the south coast club.