Liverpool Lead £82M Race For Defensive Star Chased By United In Transfer News

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Transfer news: Liverpool and Manchester United are both interested in Micky van de Ven this summer. While the 25-year-old Dutchman is on both radars, he has already made his preference clear: he wants Anfield.

Transfer news: Liverpool eye a Tottenham defensive gem as relegation shadows loom over Spurs Van de Ven is set to meet with Tottenham officials once the season concludes, regardless of their survival status, as his immediate focus remains entirely on the Premier League scrap. The Merseyside club hold a massive advantage here, given that van de Ven is a lifelong Liverpool supporter.

Looking at his 2025/26 Premier League campaign, van de Ven has conceded 38 goals and kept eight clean sheets in 32 appearances. Liverpool are convinced his profile is the right one for a backline that needs fresh energy and leadership, especially with van Dijk entering the final year of his deal in 2027.