Liverpool Target 90M Van de Ven from Tottenham

Liverpool are pursuing Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven as a key target to bolster their defense during a challenging season, with reports indicating a potential summer bid of up to 90 million pounds.

The 24-year-old Dutch center-back has emerged as one of the Premier League's standout performers since joining Tottenham from Wolfsburg in August 2023. He holds the record for the fastest speed recorded in the competition, reaching 37.38 kilometers per hour in January 2024, and was named Tottenham's player of the season in May. Van de Ven's contract with Tottenham runs until 2029, but interest from Liverpool has grown amid the north London club's struggles under manager Thomas Frank. Sources close to the situation suggest the defender has delayed signing a new deal and could be open to a move if Tottenham fail to stabilize their project.

Liverpool's interest stems from their own defensive vulnerabilities this season. The reigning Premier League champions, who clinched the title last year, have dropped points against all three promoted teams at Anfield, including a 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday. They sit 14 points behind leaders Arsenal with 16 games remaining and...