Despite reports on Tuesday suggesting that Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk wanted to join Liverpool this summer, the Reds released a statement on Wednesday they had ended their interest in the Dutchman, much to the delight of Everton fans.

The south coast outfit have become accustomed to seeing their players move to Anfield in recent summers but after reporting the Merseyside outfit to the Premier League over an alleged illegal approach for their captain, Liverpool were quick to apologise.

Toffees boss Ronald Koeman brought the in demand 25-year-old to St Mary’s during his time as manager of the Saints, but it is unclear whether he holds an interest in his fellow countryman this summer.

Everton supporters were quick to have their say on the news via social media, with many understandably delighted and others taking the time to laugh at their arch-rivals.

Some even suggested that they should go all out to sign Van Dijk now just to annoy Reds fans even more.

Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…

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