Summary:
Celtic are in talks with Sunderland about a new defender but Sunderland are willing to pay Celtic £8m.

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Sunderland are hopeful of winning the race for Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk. Gus Poyet wants a centre-back and Sunderland are willing to pay £8million for the Holland U21 international. Everton and West Bromwich Albion have also asked about the 23-year-old but he has told team-mates that Sunderland are showing the greater commitment to a deal. Gus Poyet wants a centre-back and Sunderland are willing to pay £8million for Virgil van Dijk . Everton and West Bromwich Albion have also asked about the 23-year-old, but he prefers Sunderland . Van Dijk has impressed for the Scottish champions since joining from FC Groningen in 2013 and has been included in recent Holland squads. Tottenham, Southampton, West Ham, Arsenal and Manchester City have also watched him over the past 18months. Celtic have been scouting for a replacement and expect bids to be formalised next week. Everton and West Bromwich Albion have also asked about the 23-year-old Van Dijk .