Liverpool urged to sign Man United target and Van Dijk could work his magic again
Liverpool legend John Barnes believes that Virgil van Dijk is trying to convince Jurrien Timber to join the club.
The Dutch defender currently plays at Ajax and has been linked with a move to the Reds, as well as rivals Manchester United.
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Van Dijk has already played a role in helping attract players to Anfield over Old Trafford, with Cody Gakpo revealing the centre-back’s influence in his January move.
He could be set to do the same once again this summer, this time with fellow countryman Timber.
When speaking to Soccer News, former Liverpool winger Barnes said: “Of course, I know that he played together with Van Dijk in the Dutch national team and according to the latest rumours Van Dijk has told him that he has to go to Anfield.
“He is a good player and would therefore be a good asset to Liverpool. Virgil is already over thirty and he will not stay with the club forever.
“So in the long term, it’s not just about ‘coming to The Reds to form a duo with Van Dijk.’
“Liverpool also just needs to look for a new defender for the future. And in that respect, Timber would of course be a fantastic option if we manage to capture him.”
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Timber has previously spoken on his future and hinted at a departure from Ajax in the summer.
“A transfer is getting closer and closer, so to speak,” the centre-back said in April. “There is a lot of concrete interest and I have made agreements with Ajax.
“Last year Ajax asked me to stay for at least one more season and to extend my contract. As a club boy I did that with love and after the season we will review the situation.”
Timber, who is 21, has made 118 senior appearances for Ajax, scoring five goals as a defender.
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Should he move to Liverpool, he could partner-up with Van Dijk at the heart of the Liverpool backline.
The Reds’ are likely to finish outside of the Premier League top four this season, with their current 5th place standing set to take them to the Europa League.
However, boss Jurgen Klopp does not believe that the potential absence of Champions League football will affect their transfer plans.
