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The Liverpool transfer market once again focuses on Micky van de Ven, a 25-year-old Dutch center-back and current captain of Tottenham. Anfield's team continues to monitor the defender for 2027, although the Spurs are not willing to facilitate his departure after recently renewing his contract until 2031.
As reported by BBC Sport, Van de Ven's name has been circulating around Liverpool for months. The interest remains for the coming year while Tottenham regards the center-back as a key piece to their project and has no intention of letting him go.
Liverpool Keeps Micky van de Ven on the Radar
Liverpool aims to anticipate potential changes in their defense in the upcoming seasons. Van de Ven brings experience in the Premier League, the ability to play with space behind him, and speed that allows him to rectify situations away from his own area.
The Dutchman joined Tottenham from Wolfsburg in 2023. Since then, he has surpassed 100 appearances for the London team and has progressively increased his influence, earning the captain's armband for the 2026/27 season.
His progress led Tottenham to extend his contract last August until 2031, reinforcing Spurs' bargaining position against any interest from other clubs.
Consequently, any potential deal would require significant negotiation. There is currently no known release clause that would allow Liverpool to establish the transfer fee in advance, and Tottenham holds the player's future for several seasons.

Tottenham Does Not Want to Sell Their Captain
Tottenham's stance is the main obstacle. Van de Ven became the first team captain in the summer after already having held the armband in the final stretch of the previous season.
His continuity is also linked to the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi. The player himself acknowledged during the summer that the change of coach and the new sports management of the project influenced his decision to renew.
Interest in the defender is not limited to Liverpool. Manchester United has also been recently linked with Van de Ven for 2027, a scenario that could increase competition if Tottenham were to consider listening to offers.
For Liverpool, his addition would also involve long-term planning. The Dutchman has experience in England, is still in his prime, and can play both as a center-back and in wider defensive positions.
The next step will mainly depend on Tottenham's position. Liverpool will continue to monitor Micky van de Ven in the coming months, but any attempt in 2027 will first require convincing a Spurs side that has just renewed their captain until 2031 and currently shows no intention of selling him.
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