Liverpool sit on a defensive cliff—Virgil van Dijk’s future is up in the air, Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konaté are injury-prone, and Jarell Quansah hasn’t proven himself under Arne Slot. They need reinforcements.
Enter Micky van de Ven.
The 23‑year‑old Dutch centre-back has caught Liverpool’s eye. Sources say the Reds are “very keen” on signing the Tottenham star for next summer, regardless of van Dijk’s contract outcome as reported by Football Insider.
Slot reportedly rates van de Ven “hugely” and views him as an “elite Champions League level” addition.
Van de Ven’s gifts are clear—blistering pace, Premier League readiness, and a skill set that complements van Dijk’s presence. If deployed, they could forge a Dutch defensive axis at Anfield.
But Tottenham, under Daniel Levy’s guard, won’t fold easily. Van de Ven remains on a long-term deal until 2029 and valued at around £46 million on Transfermarkt. Expect a steep ask—especially given Spurs’ reluctance to offload key players.
Moreover, persistent hamstring woes have slowed him this season; Liverpool will need to assess his fitness record before committing.
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing alternatives, like Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, who enters the final year of his deal—a cheaper option—but he’s also attracting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea as per reports from Football Talk.
This story moves fast. Slot must decide: secure a young, dynamic Dutch defender or risk depletion. Hearing the clock tick?