Virgil van Dijk's Southampton exit edges closer as Barcelona and Liverpool circle
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.
Record-breaking Harry Kane eclipses Alan Shearer and Lionel Messi as Tottenham thrash Southampton
Kane beats Shearer's 22-year record for most Premier League goals in a single year with eighth hat-trick of 2017.
Manchester City emerge as favourites to complete deal for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk
City are in advanced talks with the Saints over a transfer, with the South Coast club now prepared to cash in on the 26-year-old, who is contracted at St Mary's until June 2022.
Liverpool close to reaching an agreement over structured deal with Southampton for Virgil van Dijk
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.
Barcelona join Liverpool and Manchester City in race to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk
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.
Danny Murphy calls on Liverpool to sign a new goalkeeper amid fresh Virgil van Dijk links
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 transfer news: Reds should sign Southampton's Virgil van Dijk in January says Jamie Carragher
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.
Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp plays down prospect of making defensive signings in January
Liverpool have conceded 20 goals from 18 matches in the Premier League, out of which nine goals were conceded against Manchester City (five) and Tottenham Hotspur (four).
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino unsure about future of Liverpool target Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk, 26, was approached by Liverpool during the summer and has also been linked with a £70m move to Manchester City.
Arsenal and Chelsea enhance Champions League hopes as electric West Ham beat Stoke
Arsenal can climb into fourth in the Premier League if they beat Newcastle while Chelsea aim to keep pressure on Manchester United.
Arsene Wenger explains how Arsenal players are still haunted by Manchester United defeat
Arsene Wenger saw his Arsenal suffer a 3-1 defeat against Manchester United, despite dominating the majority of the game at home.
Chelsea vs Southampton: Mauricio Pellegrino hopes PL champions can galvanise struggling Saints
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino is hopeful his side can be inspired by the trip to Premier League champions Chelsea after recent dip in form.
Manchester City to battle Liverpool for Virgil van Dijk with Inigo Martinez also in Guardiola's sights
City tried to sign Jonny Evans in the summer transfer window but failed to prise the Northern Irishman from West Bromwich Albion.
Robert Pires urges Olivier Giroud to hold talks with Arsene Wenger
Giroud came on to score the equaliser against Southampton last weekend, with less than three minutes left on the clock.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists Olivier Giroud going nowhere in January
Giroud reportedly considering joining another club on loan until the end of the season as he fears being left out of France's World Cup squad.
Southampton 1-1 Arsenal: Giroud's late header cancels out Austin's early opener
Arsenal move above Tottenham into fifth but fail to claim a spot in the top four. Southampton are now in the top half.
Shkodran Mustafi ruled out for Arsenal's trip to St Mary's as Wenger allays Walcott injury fears
Shkodran Mustafi has failed to recover from the thigh injury he picked up during Arsenal's loss to Manchester United. He could return for the midweek West Ham clash.
Arsenal prepared to allow Theo Walcott to leave in January
Walcott has only played 46 minutes of Premier League football this season and could leave the Emirates after 10 years.
David Unsworth calls on Everton to appoint new manager as Tony Pulis waits in the wings
Unsworth's spell as caretaker manager has not gone swimmingly; Everton have lost five of the seven matches 'Rhino' has overseen.
Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina may be fit to face Everton
Lemina has been suffering from an ankle problem in recent weeks but Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino thinks he could be fit to face Everton.
Virgil van Dijk would be a great signing for Liverpool, says Dirk Kuyt
Kuyt backed compatriot Van Dijk to thrive under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool if he ends up moving to Anfield in January.
Liverpool's pursuit of Virgil van Dijk under threat from Manchester City after John Stones injury
Stones pulled his hamstring during City's 2-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on 18 November.
Chelsea pile misery on West Brom as Mohamed Salah strikes twice for Liverpool against Southampton
Chelsea thrash West Brom at the Hawthorns, Liverpool cruise to victory at home to Southampton and Manchester City put two past Leicester City.
Liverpool injury news: Reds suffer late blow as Joel Matip to miss Southampton clash
Joel Matip's chances of featuring against Southampton has suffered a blow after the former Schalke defender's latest thigh injury.
'Do you really expect an answer?': Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp refuses to discuss Virgil van Dijk
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino recently suggested Van Dijk could be sold in January but Klopp was not interested in discussing the prospect.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp 'will use' Adam Lallana against Southampton
Lallana has returned to first-team training after recovering from a thigh problem but Klopp insists he will not rush the England international.
Liverpool would be foolish not to try and sign Southampton's Virgil van Dijk in January, says Jan Molby
Van Dijk made no secret of his desire to move to Liverpool in the summer, and Molby wants the Reds to thrash out a deal in January.
Liverpool injury news: Sadio Mane returns to full training ahead of Southampton clash
Senegal allowed Sadio Mane to return to Liverpool early after the slight recurrence of his old hamstring injury while on international duty.
Liverpool transfer news: Mauricio Pellegrino says Virgil van Dijk may leave in January
Jurgen Klopp's side were forced to issue an apology after being accused of making an illegal approach to sign Van Dijk.
Liverpool vs Southampton: Anfield trip comes too soon for injured Saints midfielder Mario Lemina
Southampton's record signing Mario Lemina is making good progress in his recovery from an ankle injury, although will not feature against Liverpool at Anfield.