It was embarrassing how we handled Liverpool transfer saga – But we didn’t love what they didFormer Southampton CEO Martin Semmens admitted mishandling Virgil van Dijk’s transfer to Liverpool. Southampton blocked the initial move, despite Van Dijk’s desire to leave and Liverpool’s prior unauthorized contact. This tactic backfired, with Van Dijk performing at 75% yet remaining a top player. He eventually moved to Liverpool in January 2018 for £75m.
