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Chelsea wanted to sign Virgil van Dijk before his contract extension with Liverpool was extended, as the Blues' "feeling" about the unlikely deal was revealed. Chelsea wanted to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk before the Dutch defender extended his stay at Anfield.
The Dutch footballer's current employment contract with the English club runs until June 2027.
Liverpool leads the Premier League table with 76 points after 32 matches.
Arne Slot's men will play their next match two days later, hosting Leicester at home.