The shock response from Man City chiefs to Virgil van Dijk's £75m Liverpool move

Manchester City did not rival Liverpool for the signature of Virgil van Dijk. Citizens didn’t believe the then-Southampton defender warranted his price tag. According to the Manchester Evening News, City were keen to add a new central defender during the January transfer window. City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak is seen baulking at the transfer fee being touted for the Dutchman. "Come on, you cannot be serious," Al-Mubarak said. He then adds: "Ultimately, if it makes sense for us we will do it. If it doesn't make sense, we are perfectly comfortable in walking away. "To do that, there's only a few clubs in the world that can do that."

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