Virgil van Dijk transfer: Who are favourites to sign Saints ace as Arsenal join race? Chelsea and Tottenham fans react to Antonio Conte's mind games

CHELSEA remain favourites to land Virgil van Dijk from Southampton despite increased interest from rivals Arsenal.

Chelsea want to bring the Dutchman to Stamford Bridge to give them another option in their back three.

But Arsenal emerged as suitors last night as the Mirror reported Arsene Wenger was keen to snap him up.

Manchester City and Liverpool are also keen on the Southampton star with a betting war expected to break out this summer.

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Virgil Van Dijk has been linked with all the top clubs after impressing at Southampton

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Virgil Van Dijk has been linked with a switch to Arsenal in the summer but Chelsea remain favourites

But bookmakers Betway make Chelsea favourites to sign the centre-back at 3/1, Manchester City are second-favourites at 7/2 while Arsenal and Liverpool are both 4/1.

Van Dijk has impressed on the south coast since signing from Celtic and is rated at around £50million.

Chelsea and Tottenham fans react to Antonio Conte's mind games

Mon, April 17, 2017

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has provoked Tottenham Hotspur fans with perceived mind games after Spurs cut the Blues' lead at the top of the Premier League to just four points

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur fans react to Antonio Conte's perceived mind games

Saints are keen to keep hold of him but look set to struggle with he big boys ready to get their cheque books out.

The 25-year-old has been out injured since the end of January but summer suitors have not been put off.