Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk has confirmed he has handed in a transfer request and has hit out at his employers for handing him a two-week fine and accusing him of refusing the train.

The 26-year-old's future has been subject to a long-running saga this summer, with Premier League sides Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all associated with the player.

Indeed, Saints even accused the Anfield club of making an illegal approach for the ex-Celtic man, although.....Read full details at www.sportnow.ga