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​Southampton defender Van Dijk wants to join Chelsea this summer

Southampton centre-back Virgil Van Dijk wants to make a move to Chelsea, according to reports from the Telegraph.

Virgil Van Dijk has earned the reputation as one of the best defenders in the Premier League with his fine performances for Southampton over the last two seasons and the Dutch international is expected to be courted by a host of top clubs during the upcoming summer transfer window.

The likes of Liverpool and Arsenal have been mentioned as the two clubs very keen on signing van Dijk but according to reports emerging out of England, claims have been made that the 25-year-old is keen on joining Antonio Conte's Chelsea.

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