Dutchman may become the most expensive defender in the world

The Dutch defender of Southampton Virgil van Dijk may become the most expensive player on such position in the world if Manchester City attracts him in January.
According to the press, the citizens are willing to pay 50 million pounds for the player who has been performing very strongly. So they will improve their achievement before the start of the season when they bought John Stones for 47.5 million euros from Everton, who, however, is not convincing and has been making a lot of mistakes.
It is claimed that the two clubs from 11livescores already have held talks about the 25-year-old Virgil van Dijk, who hardly would mind passing to the `Etihad`, moreover, he is going to participate in the UEFA Champions League in the spring.
The team definitely has a need for improvement in the defensive plan, after the start of the campaign, it managed not to allow a goal only in three games and definitely does not handle the level. That is why Pep Guardiola wants the defense to be strengthened during the winter.
Southampton will certainly not easily persuade to part with the Dutchman, who drew about 13 million from Celtic in 2015. However, if it turns out that now they can get almost 4 times more it unlikely for them to refuse.