Van de Ven Eyes Liverpool if Tottenham Relegated

Micky van de Ven, the 25-year-old Dutch international centre-back for Tottenham Hotspur, is preparing to leave the club at the end of the season if they suffer relegation from the Premier League, with Liverpool emerging as his preferred destination ahead of interest from Manchester United and other top clubs.

Tottenham, currently positioned in the relegation zone and two points from safety ahead of their match against already-relegated Wolves, have endured a dismal campaign without a league win in 2026. The north London side signed van de Ven from Wolfsburg in 2023 for approximately £43 million, where he quickly impressed with his pace, left-footed ball-playing ability and defensive solidity. Despite a hamstring injury-plagued second season, he has featured consistently this term, missing just one game amid Tottenham's struggles under new manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Sources close to the player indicate that his representatives have informed Tottenham of his desire to depart in the summer, irrespective of the club's fate, though staying up could prompt an extension. If relegation occurs, van de Ven is expected to push for an exit, potentially alongside partner Cristian Romero, who...