Manchester United opted to sign Victor Lindelof over Virgil van Dijk in the summer of 2017, Charlie Austin has claimed, with the Dutch defender always favouring a switch to Liverpool.
The commanding Netherlands international was a much sought-after talent on Southampton’s books when talk of big-money transfers first started to surface.
Premier League giants looking to piece together title-winning squads all shot admiring glances in the direction of St Mary’s.
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Van Dijk was aware of the interest and looked to force his way through the exits, only to see doors closed in his face.