Liverpool has received a boost as top target Micky van de Ven has expressed his desire to leave Tottenham. The defender's contract talks with Spurs have stalled, prompting interest from elite clubs.
Liverpool get green light as top target tells club he wants to leave
And who better than Micky van de Ven? The Tottenham defender has emerged as one of the best central defenders in the Premier League - despite his club being embroiled in a relegation battle.
TEAMtalk is now reporting that with contract talks with Spurs at an impasse the Netherlands international has made it clear that he wishes to leave.
Van de Venâs representatives have been putting the feelers out across Europe about his next move and Liverpool are named among the left-footerâs Premier League suitors.
Micky van de Ven has little intention of signing a new contract at Tottenham Hotspur, regardless of whether the club avoid relegation, the Dutch defender is already looking towards a move away.
Van de Venâs representatives have now made it clear to Tottenham that he would like to leave this summer, alerting a number of top clubs across Europe.
âChelsea, Liverpool and are all showing strong interest in the left-sided centre-back, while are also monitoring the situation as they explore options to strengthen with a natural left-footer, having previously tracked âs ,â the report reads.
Micky van de Ven wants to leave Tottenham due to stalled contract negotiations with the club.
While specific clubs are not mentioned, elite clubs are reportedly circling around Micky van de Ven following his desire to leave Tottenham.
Micky van de Ven's departure could significantly affect Tottenham's defense, especially as the club is currently facing a relegation battle.
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The 25-year-old is signed up until 2029 but with contract talks on hold the North London side could be forced to face a sale of their top defensive asset.
Van de Ven is well known to Liverpool head coach Arne Slot - who has twice tried to sign him previously. Across managerial spells at AZ and Feyenoord the 47-year-old eyed up deals for his compatriot - whose career took him off in a different direction.