Virgil van Dijk breaks rank with Barcola and Gakpo comments before Liverpool announcements

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Read our Privacy PolicyBarcola is set to become the second most expensive signing in the club's history.Van Dijk said: "He's a good player, that's the only thing I can say. Let's see what happens."He's a player with pace.

(Image: Getty Images)Barcola's arrival is expected to prompt Gakpo's exit from Anfield, with Manchester City set to beat Tottenham to the Dutchman's signature.Yet Van Dijk has urged Liverpool's hierarchy not to offload Gakpo, saying it would be a grave error. He's a quality player.

I want him to stay not only because he's a quality player, but also because he's a friend of mine. He's very important for us."