Football legend Alessandro Nesta has named Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk as the best defender in the world.

Van Dijk has been at the heart of Liverpool’s success since joining the Reds from Southampton in 2017 for £75million.

At 34, he remains integral to Arne Slot’s plans on Merseyside having signed a new contract at Anfield in April.

The Premier League is not short of outstanding options at centre-half with William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes a colossal pairing at the heart of Arsenal’s defence.

Marc Guehi has emerged as another world class operator for club and country and will have no shortage of huge offers across Europe when he leaves Crystal Palace at the end of the season.

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