A well-known Premier League player from England has been reported to want to transfer to the "Reds," Liverpool.
On 14 Jan 2025 GMT+7, Caught Offside, a prominent football news outlet, reported that Mickey van de Ven, the Dutch international defender for Tottenham Hotspur, wants to join Liverpool, their Premier League rival.
It is believed that Liverpool seeks to strengthen their defense with experienced Premier League players who can contribute immediately. Last summer, they made a strong effort to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace but failed. Recent reports indicate that Mickey van de Ven has become one of Liverpool's transfer targets.
The report added that van de Ven also wants to move to Liverpool because he aims to join a bigger club to elevate his skills at age 24. Playing alongside fellow Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk is expected to significantly aid his development.
This Dutch defender has been praised since his time in the Dutch league. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp had shown interest in him during his tenure managing AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord.
Van de Ven is a consistent player who impressed during his time with Tottenham, even as the team faced a challenging season under Thomas Frank. This suggests he can handle the pressure at Anfield well.
Jürgen Klopp prioritizes defenders who can maintain a high defensive line and quickly recover to defend. Van de Ven appears to fit this role very well.