Southampton complete the signing of defender Virgil van Dijk from Celtic

Southampton have completed the signing of defender Virgil van Dijk from Celtic.The 24-year-old former Holland Under-21 international has signed a five-year contract with Saints after a successful two years in Scotland.A long-term target of Southampton, Van Dijk will now compete with the likes of Jose Fonte, Maya Yoshida and fellow summer recruit Steven Caulker for a place in Ronald Koeman's defence.

Source: PA