Liverpool end interest in van Dijk

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Liverpool have apologised to Southampton and ended their interest in defender Virgil van Dijk.

A statement has been released a day after the Saints had asked the Premier League to investigate whether the Holland international was subject of an illegal approach.

Here is the statement in full from Liverpool FC:

"Liverpool Football Club would like to put on record our regret over recent media speculation regarding Southampton Football Club and player transfers between the two clubs.

"We apologise to the owner, board of directors and fans of Southampton for any misunderstanding regarding Virgil van Dijk.

"We respect Southampton's position and can confirm we have ended any interest in the player."



Liverpool say sorry to Southampton and abandon pursuit of Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool have abandoned their hopes of signing Virgil van Dijk and apologised to Southampton for "any misunderstanding" over their interest. Press Association Sport understands Saints had not received any contact from the Reds regarding their defender, yet the Holland international apparently indicated an eagerness to become the latest player to swap St Mary's for Anfield.

Liverpool FC statement

Liverpool Football Club would like to put on record our regret over recent media speculation regarding Southampton Football Club and player transfers between the two clubs. We apologise to the owner, board of directors and fans of Southampton for any misunderstanding regarding Virgil van Dijk.

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