RUMORS: Man City turn to Van Dijk

Pep Guardiola sees the Netherlands international as a long-term replacement for Vincent Kompany after a series of impressive performances in recent w…

Manchester City are eyeing a move for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, according to the Daily Star.

The Netherlands international has been in superb form for the Saints this season and has been linked with both Manchester United and Liverpool in recent weeks.

But Pep Guardiola wants to step in ahead of his Premier League rivals and sign the centre-back as a long-term replacement for Vincent Kompany.

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