Liverpool are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven.
The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the league’s best defenders and is a key player for the north London club. His contract runs until 2029 and they won’t want to lose him easily. Fichajes reports that Liverpool are determined to complete the deal and do not want negotiations to drag on. They are willing to offer €90m (about £78m) to persuade the north London club to join him.
The defender is reportedly open to a new challenge and the opportunity to move to Liverpool would be an exciting one for him. He will be playing alongside world-class players and fighting for big trophies. He is considered the ideal long-term replacement for national team captain Virgil van Dijk.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can secure an agreement with Tottenham at the end of the season. They need to tighten up at the back and signing one of the best defenders in the league will be a tall order.
The 24-year-old has proven he can play for the biggest clubs in the world and could also help Liverpool in their fight for major trophies. He is well settled in England and could make an immediate impact.
Meanwhile, it remains to be seen what decision Tottenham will make, as selling key players to a direct rival would send the wrong message about the club’s ambitions. They will want to compete with elite clubs and win big trophies. To achieve that, we need to retain our best players.
