The article goes on to list a couple of other defenders on Liverpool's viewfinder - Juve's Leonardo Bonucci and Napoli's Khalidou Koulibaly - however it's believed Klopp wants Van Dijk and the Reds could use Mamadou Sakho as a makeweight in the deal with Southampton.
The Netherlands global is thought to be rated at around £50 million by the Saints and the Reds are willing to go head-to-head with a number of clubs for his signature.
Starsport understand Liverpool are prepared to battle it out with Chelsea and Manchester City for Van Dijk.
The Mail report speaks of a "determination" from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to improve a defensive unit that has once more let the club down again this season.
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Liverpool have conceded 40 goals in 32 Premier League games this season after letting in 50 in 38 under Klopp the year before, with Matip's arrival on a free transfer from Schalke unable to settle an unreliable back-four.
Liverpool have a history of snatching away Southampton's best players, having signed Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane, Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren in recent years. Plus, with the added bonus of being (probable) Premier League champions, I can't see Van Dijk choosing Anfield over Stamford Bridge (which comes with the added bonus of life in London).
Van Dijk has been the subject of interest from England's top seven sides this season - Arsenal and Everton are the latest to register theirs - and overtures from Europe could yet arrive from Real Madrid.
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