The ex-Reds player and manager believes the Dutchman is one of the finest defenders around, with it a surprise that Pep Guardiola did not make a move
Virgil van Dijk is “the best centre-back Liverpool have had since Alan Hansen”, says Graeme Souness, with £75 million well spent on the Dutchman.
The Reds broke their transfer record prior to the January window opening as they put a big-money agreement in place with Southampton.
Van Dijk had been a long-standing target for those at Anfield, with Liverpool’s defensive frailties well documented.
Jurgen Klopp eventually got his man and Reds legend Souness believes the 26-year-old has the potential to follow in some illustrious footsteps on Merseyside.