2 Dec 2014

Celtic tell Arsenal that defensive target Virgil Van Dijk he will be “very expensive


Delia hands warning to Wenger about his designs on talented centre-back.

Celtic manager Ronny Delia has told Arsenal that they will have to make them a huge offer if they are to have any chance of signing defender Virgil Van Dijk in the new year, according to talkSPORTThe Gunners had been linked with a move for the 23-year-old over the summer, but failed to make a concrete offer and he remained at Celtic Park.


They are believed to be amongst a number of sides interested in bringing him on board in January, but Bhoys boss Ronny Delia has said that it will take a massive offer to convince him to sell.

“It will not be a surprise for me if there is interest in Van Dijk in January, but he will be very expensive,” said Deila.

“Van Dijk is a fantastic player who keeps on improving and I hope he stays with us.”