Van Dijk to Barcelona isn’t a worry for Liverpool’ Mellor sees no repeat of Suarez & Coutinho sagas

The former Reds striker is confident that the recent success enjoyed at Anfield will convince key men to stay put and ignore any admiring glances

Liverpool should not be concerned about the likes of Barcelona launching future raids for Virgil van Dijk, claims Neil Mellor, with recent success at Anfield making a repeat of Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho sagas unlikely.

The Reds have struggled in the past to retain the services of prized assets.

The lure of Camp Nou has been too much for some, with a couple of South American superstars taking the decision to trade life on Merseyside for that in Catalunya.