Blow for Arsenal, Southampton and Sunderland! Celtic defender rules out move

Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk has rubbished claims he is set for a January transfer window move - insisting the Scottish Premiership side do NOT want to sell him.

The Dutchman has been linked with Arsenal, Southampton and Sunderland but, so far, non of the Premier League sides have made an official offer.

Should the defender stay at Celtic Park he would be free to face Dundee United in the final of the Scottish League Cup, after he helped the Bhoys to a 2-0 win over Rangers on his Old Firm debut.

Asked about his future, Van Dijk said: "Interest is fine, it's always good to have people watching you but I can do nothing with interest and it looks like Celtic don't want to sell me so it looks like I'm staying here.

"I'm happy here of course because Celtic is an amazing club and I love being here."