Former "Liverpool" icon Dirk Kuyt believes that former Virgil van Dijk would be a great fit for the Merseyside club this summer with just one step away from leaving. The center-back has long been associated with a move to the "Reds," with "Southampton" even accusing them of illegally tapping up the player at one point. Ultimately, the 26-year-old Dutchman stayed with the "Saints," but various figures are constantly urging "Liverpool" to make another offer for him. "I know Virgil. I have not played alongside him in the national team, but he is a great player," Kuyt told "Sky Sports News." "We will see how things unfold during the winter break or at the end of the season." "I don't think it would be strange to say that he is a player who would be a great fit for Liverpool. He has the right mentality and is an excellent defender." "He could do great things in a Liverpool shirt, but whether he would strengthen the squad is not for me to decide. It depends on the club." During the offseason, coach Jurgen Klopp received the most criticism for not strengthening the defense. This season, in 12 Premier League matches, Liverpool has already conceded 17 goals.
