Liverpool have designated their defensive priority

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Despite its numerous purchases during the last summer market, Liverpool continues to be active during the winter transfer window. Indeed, the Premier League club is reportedly developing an interest in central defender Micky van de Ven (24), currently in the Tottenham ranks, according to recent information relayed by the Daily Mail. The English club, looking for defensive reinforcements to prepare for next season, is closely following the Dutch player, who has quickly established himself as a key element of the Spurs rearguard since his flamboyant arrival in 2023. His defensive solidity, his ability to restart cleanly and his aerial play, make him a more than attractive profile across the Channel. Qualities that could appeal to Arne Slot, as well as his management.

However, the player is resisting talk of a new contract for now, which has attracted the attention of Liverpool. The Reds, who are looking to strengthen their central hinge alongside Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, and fear the departure of Ibrahima Konaté at the end of the season, would be ready to make an offer this summer to test Tottenham’s determination to keep their player with great potential. While the club aims to remain competitive in the Premier League and the Champions League, like the victory against OM on Wednesday (0-3), Van de Ven could become one of the key transfers for the English team this summer. This will obviously be the case if the different parties reach an agreement in the coming months, despite the situation of the player under contract until 2029.