Man Utd and Liverpool are eager as van de Ven rejects a new contract with Spurs, paving the way for a transfer.
On 8 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Liverpool's season under manager Arne Slot has been turbulent like a rollercoaster. Currently sixth in the Premier League table, they remain 19 points behind leaders Arsenal.
The most disappointing moment came on 3 Mar when Liverpool lost 1-2 to bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, the team quickly regained confidence by defeating Wolves 3-1 in the FA Cup on 6 Mar.
Meanwhile, another key issue is the future of Ibrahima Konaté, a main centre-back whose contract expires on 30 Jun 2026. Since January, he has been able to negotiate pre-contracts abroad. Reports say Real Madrid is closely watching him as a key option to replace Antonio Rüdiger.
Earlier, Liverpool missed the chance to sign Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace's defender, who chose to join Manchester City during the recent winter transfer window.
Given this situation, Liverpool is linked with Mikky van de Ven, the Netherlands international defender at Tottenham Hotspur. Although he has a contract until 2029, reports indicate he recently declined a new five-year extension offer.
Moreover, Spurs' league performance is worrying; they sit 16th, just one point above the relegation zone, winless in their last 11 league games, and have not won any domestic matches in 2026. This raises a high risk of relegation to the Championship, potentially opening opportunities for other clubs to pursue key players.
Reports say several top clubs are closely monitoring the situation, including Manchester United, Barcelona, and Liverpool. They see van de Ven as a potential long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk if Konaté decides to leave.