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Van Dijk will become the most expensive defender in football history when the transfer window reopens on 1 January.

Jordan Henderson suffered a hamstring injury in Liverpool's 3-3 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.

Egypt international Mohamed Salah is currently the second-highest scorer in the Premier League with 15 goals to his name.

Dutch international Virgil van Dijk will complete a £75m move from Southampton to Liverpool on 1 January after agreeing personal terms and undergoing a medical.

Gunners are interested in signing Draxler as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who is in the final year of his contract at the Emirates Stadium.

Police say Liverpool's Jon Flanagan was released on conditional police bail after incident on 22 December and will appear at Liverpool City Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 2 January.

Paulinho has spoken to Philippe Coutinho, asking him to not be anxious and to keep his calm over a prospective move.

Virgil van Dijk, 26, was left out of the Saints squad by manager Mauricio Pellegrino for the 5-2 defeat against Tottenham on Boxing Day.

Roberto Firmino scores twice as the Reds stay above Tottenham Hotspur in the race for the Champions League.

Virgil van Dijk could complete his wish of making a switch to Anfield if Manchester City and Chelsea fail to meet Liverpool's structure deal to pay £70m for Southampton.

Javier Pastore has been linked with a move to Chelsea and Liverpool. The Premier League winners and the Merseyside club are long-term admirers of the Argentine international.

Virgil van Dijk signed a 6-year deal in May 2016. Any approach from Barcelona, Liverpool or Manchester City will see them spend big in signing the Southampton defender.

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has questioned his old side's defensive mentality after they blew a comfortable 2-0 lead over Arsenal to eventually end the game in a 3-3 draw.

Eight matches in England's top division take place on Boxing Day with sides at the top and bottom in action.

Former Liverpool star John Barnes believes Jurgen Klopp's side's poor conversion rate up front should not be ignored.

Manchester United are keen to wrap up a £25m move for the vaunted young left-back, who is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs.

Mignolet was culpable for Granit Xhaka's strike as the Reds blew a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Arsenal on Friday (22 December).

Liverpool are fourth in the table with 35 points after 19 games, trailing league leaders Manchester City by 20 points. The Reds are also out of the Carabao Cup.

The Gunners launched a £90m bid to try and sign 22-year-old Lemar on the final day of the summer transfer window.

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that there is no date for his return as yet in what looks like a hamstring injury.

Virgil van Dijk was linked with a move to Liverpool and the Dutchman was keen on leaving Southampton in the summer. The move did not take shape and he continued at St Mary's.

Jamie Carragher believes that while Arsenal and Liverpool's 3-3 draw was a great advert for the Premier League, their defensive problems will lead to a lack of silverware.

Manuel Akanji's contract at Basel will run down in 2021. His impressive form for the Swiss club has seen him attract interest from Liverpool and Dortmund.

Arsenal and Liverpool can enter Christmas in the Premier League top four with a win at The Emirates Stadium.

Pulisic has been of interest to Liverpool in recent seasons and is Dortmund's leading light after the departure of Ousmane Dembele.

Swansea will be without Wilfried Bony for the Premier League games against Crystal Palace and Liverpool due to a hamstring injury.

Arsene Wenger is still weighing up whether to use three or four at the back when Arsenal host Liverpool on Friday.

Arsenal were smashed 4-0 by the Reds in the reverse fixture at Anfield in August, which they will be looking to remedy.

Gary McAllister has heaped praise on Mohamed Salah and has backed the Egypt international winger to surpass a tally of 30 goals in all competitions for Liverpool this season.

English football is braced for another festive period but when with the sport realise it is hurting the chances of its own national team?