A young Tottenham mascot humorously attempted to recruit Virgil Van Dijk to the team by suggesting that he join Tottenham, humorously noting that they "haven't got any good defenders at the moment." This moment, which occurred just before the Tottenham vs. Liverpool match, was captured by Sky Sports cameras, drawing laughter from commentators and Van Dijk himself. Taking place during the winter transfer window, this light-hearted attempt is considered unlikely to result in an actual transfer, but it provided a comical moment amid the serious business of football.