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Liverpool have apologised to Southampton over “any misunderstanding” and ended their interest in defender Virgil van Dijk.<\/p>\n

Saints had said they would report Liverpool to the Premier League over an alleged illegal approach for him.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old centre-back is wanted by a number of clubs and had stated his preference for a move to Anfield.<\/p>\n

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had made signing the Netherlands international a top priority.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“We apologise to the owner, board of directors and fans of Southampton for any misunderstanding regarding Virgil van Dijk.<\/p>\n

“We respect Southampton’s position and can confirm we have ended any interest in the player,” Liverpool said in a statement.<\/p>\n

The \u00a350m-rated defender signed a new six-year contract last year, having joined Southampton from Celtic for \u00a313m in September 2015.<\/p>\n

Premier League champions Chelsea and Manchester City have been heavily linked with the player, but City’s interest had cooled as they were not prepared to pay as high a fee as Liverpool.<\/p>\n

Van Dijk missed the final five months of the season after sustaining an ankle injury following a challenge by Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy in Southampton’s 3-0 win at St Mary’s on 22 January.<\/p>\n

It forced him to miss Southampton’s EFL Cup final loss to Manchester United at Wembley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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