London, June 7: Southampton have reported to the FA about Liverpool making an 'illegal approach' for their star defender and club captain Virgil van Dijk.
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The Reds were thought to be the frontrunners for the Dutchman's signature but the Saints believe that Jurgen Klopp has crossed the line in his pursuit for the 25-year-old.
Van Dijk would become Liverpool's record signing and highest-paid player should the deal go ahead with weekly wages thought to be around £200,000 a week.
Liverpool and Southampton do not share the best relationship off the pitch as in recent years, Liverpool have been the most popular destinations for Southampton's best players like Adam Lallana, Sadio Mane, Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne et al.
This is not the first time Southampton have complained the Football Association over illegal transfer activities.
Transfers of Toby Alderweireld, Morgan Schneiderlin and Adam Lallana had fair share of controversies in the past.
We have to wait and see how the FA reacts to this but it might very well be the Saints' publicity stunt to keep their fans happy that they are playing hardball about the transfer of their best player.
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