Liverpool want to sign Micky Van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season.
The 23-year-old has been exceptional for Tottenham since joining the club. Even though he has had his fair share of injury problems, his performances have been remarkable and a report from Football Insider claims that Liverpool are hoping to secure his services.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot knows the player well and he wants the club to sign the Dutch international in the summer. It will be interesting to see if Spurs are willing to sanction his departure. He is one of the best players at the club and the North London club simply cannot afford to lose him.
Selling him to a direct rival would be a devastating blow for the club. It will not be easy for Tottenham to replace him, and they are unlikely to sanction his departure any time soon. Liverpool might have to pay well over the odds in order to tempt them into selling a key player.
It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Liverpool need defensive depth, especially if Virgil van Dijk moves on in the summer. He will be a free agent at the end of the season. Van de Ven could be the ideal replacement for his compatriot.
The opportunity to join Liverpool could be exciting for the Spurs star and they could provide him with the platform to fight for major trophies regularly and compete in the Champions League as well.
Tottenham must do everything in their power to convince the player to stay at the club for as long as possible. The report from Football Insider describes the defender as an “elite Champions League level” player. The report further states that Liverpool are “very keen” on him. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can work out a deal that benefits them both.
