𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗 Virgil van Dijk has already given inexperienced gentle for Liverpool to hijack second Manchester United switch

By Last updated May 3, 2023

Jurrien Timber, a Manchester United switch goal who has additionally been linked with a transfer to Anfield, has already garnered reward from Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.

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**Erik Ten Hag stays hopeful of finishing a late deal for Jurrien Timber**

Final 12 months, it was extensively anticipated that highly-regarded Ajax defender Jurrien Timber would be a part of his former coach at Manchester United. Nevertheless, Jurrien Timber finally determined towards making a switch to the Premier League. But, he’s anticipated to maneuver this summer season after disclosing the phrases of a cope with the Dutch giants.

Unsurprisingly, this has attracted the curiosity of numerous Premier League golf equipment. Whereas Ten Hag stays hopeful of finishing a late deal for his compatriot, there was widespread hypothesis that Liverpool could attempt to derail any deal after Timber’s girlfriend was noticed home searching in Merseyside earlier this month.

Whereas it’s unclear whether or not Jurgen Klopp is in search of one other defender, with a midfield overhaul anticipated to be his prime precedence this summer season, Liverpool colossus Virgil van Dijk has already endorsed Timber.

The Reds’ talisman, who has expertise taking part in with Timber collaborating for the Netherlands alongside him, was adamant in September that Timber had already improved from his earlier years as a participant.

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“I wasn’t nearly as far along as he is now (at the same age),” Van Dijk defined beforehand. “I have nothing but praise for him. He is a great player and a true professional. He has so much potential. Hopefully he can develop further. Then it will be all right, I think.”

After beating Manchester United to a deal for Cody Gakpo, Liverpool may disrupt one other of United s’ switch plans in the event that they resolve to make a proposal for Timber in the summertime.

Van Dijk acknowledged that whereas he did communicate with the versatile ahead a couple of transfer, claims that he performed a big affect in convincing Gakpo to decide on Liverpool over Manchester United had been overblown.

Talking again in January, Van Dijk mentioned: “No that was over exaggerated [talk of him convincing Gakpo]. I spoke to him, I can only say good things because I’m here, enjoying my time. We’ve been very successful but the manager said it as well, if it was me it was an easy decision to make, I didn’t need convincing.

Speaking back in January, Van Dijk said: “No that was over exaggerated [talk of him convincing Gakpo]. I spoke to him, I can only say good things because I’m here, enjoying my time. We’ve been very successful but the manager said it as well, if it was me it was an easy decision to make, I didn’t need convincing.

“If there was any questions, I answered them honestly. I’m glad he’s here and [lets] get started started as quickly as possible.”