Dutch football legend Dick Advocaat has claimed that Virgil van Dijk is justified in demanding a transfer from current club Southampton.
Speaking about the potential transfer of van Dijk, Advocaat said, “You can condemn it, but come on, if you can earn five times as much at a top English club, then I understand you’re going to take action.
“Van Dijk will naturally be tempted by the appeal of a higher salary and Champions League football.”
The Dutch international van Dijk has been linked with moves to Liverpool and Chelsea over recent days and is expected to leave the Saints before the end of the summer window.
Though Liverpool appear to be the preferred destination of van Dijk, the Reds transgression in tapping up the player could have complicated their dealings with Manuel Pellegrino’s side and this may give Chelsea the edge in the race to sign him.
