Liverpool transfer news: Eight Virgil van Dijk alternatives – according to statistics

Liverpool's start to their summer transfer business hasn't quite gone to business as they failed to land long-term Virgil van Dijk.

The Reds have stood down from their interest following high-level discussions with Southampton, and must now do their dealings elsewhere as Jurgen Klopp attempts to strengthen his defence.

Dutch star Van Dijk is a fairly unique player, dominant aerially but also very capable stopping opponents with his feet and playing the ball forward with ease.

But who else is capable of matching someone like the Saints star? Taking a look at his statistics on WhoScored, we look at eight players who could fit the bill for Liverpool.

Click the right arrow above to see who our search brought up...