Liverpool issued a public apology to Southampton on Wednesday night over "any misunderstanding" and ended their transfer interest in defender Virgil van Dijk in a weird turn of events.
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As exclusively revealed by the Daily Echo, Saints took the step of asking the Premier League to investigate whether an illegal approach had been made, and redoubled their determination not to be bullied into selling their most prized asset.
Liverpool have apologised to Southampton after being accused of illegally approaching Virgil van Dijk, saying any transfer interest in the defender has been dropped.
According to The Sun, manager Juergen Klopp has convinced the Liverpool owners Van Dijk is deserving of earning a weekly wage of nearly 200,000 pounds - making him its highest ever paid player.
Liverpool are set to win the race for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, with reports claiming the Dutchman is keen on a move to Anfield this summer.
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Liverpool and Southampton do not share the best relationship off the pitch as in recent years, Liverpool have been the most popular destinations for Southampton's best players like Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane, Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne et al.
Liverpool are not commenting on the situation but it is no surprise, with their history with the south-coast club, things have turned ugly very quickly.
Last month Southampton chairman Ralph Krueger told Press Association Sport the club would no longer be bullied in the transfer market, saying they were in a position to turn down a £60million bid for Van Dijk.
"A club intending to conclude a contract with a professional must inform the player's current club in writing before entering into negotiations with him", the Premier League states.
And the Merseyside club has now moved to remove any tension between the two clubs.
In April Liverpool were banned from signing any academy players for two years and fined £100,000 after being found guilty of illegally offering an inducement to an 11-year-old who was with Stoke City at the time.
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