Liverpool continues to be linked with a move for Micky van de Ven in the summer, with Tottenham's precarious position adding to the uncertainty around the defender's future
James Findlater Content Editor
10:33, 12 Mar 2026
Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 05, 2026 in London, England
Micky van de Ven has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)
Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood has suggested that Micky van de Ven is the “obvious choice” for Liverpool as the defender continues to be linked with a move to Anfield.
The Reds could be in the market for a new center-back in the summer, even with Jeremy Jacquet set to complete his move from Rennes after a deal was agreed at the end of the January transfer window.
With Ibrahima Konate’s future still looking uncertain as the Frenchman enters the final few months of his contract, Liverpool may need a more experienced option alongside Virgil van Dijk, with Van de Ven’s name being consistently linked.
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The 24-year-old finds himself being touted for a move away from North London as Spurs sink deeper into trouble. Tottenham sits just a point above the relegation zone in the Premier League with nine games remaining, and its Champions League hopes are all but over after an appalling showing at Atletico Madrid this week.
Should it suffer the ignominy of dropping into the Championship, plenty of its big names would be expected to leave, including Van de Ven, with Liverpool having been urged to make a move for the Netherlands international.
Ex-Spurs boss Sherwood has now joined in the conversation, insisting on the latest episode of BOYLE Sports and Footy Accumulators’ podcast No Tippy Tappy Football that Van de Ven would be the Reds’ best option.
Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur looks dejected following the teams defeat in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano on March 10, 2026 in Madrid, Spain
Micky van de Ven's future is uncertain amid Tottenham's precarious position(Image: Getty Images)
“Micky van de Ven is the obvious choice for Liverpool this summer in that left center-back position,” Sherwood said.
“There’s not many other options for Liverpool; there’s Jarrad Branthwaite, but there’s no way he’s joining from Everton, so I think that opens the door for Micky to become a Liverpool player, and I think he’d do really well for them.
“He’s got all the attributes to become a top player, but he needs someone like Virgil van Dijk next to him. I think that proven, experienced players by his side would make him feel more comfortable and improve his leadership skills, because I don’t think he’s the leader everyone thinks he is just yet.
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“It’s a learning curve for Micky, and he could really benefit from the experience of winners around him, but I still think he’d be a good fit for Liverpool.”
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Liverpool.com says: Sherwood might be convinced, but there'll be plenty of Liverpool fans watching Spurs at the moment who might not be on the same wavelength.
Van de Ven has been linked with the Reds for some time and was even suggested as an option before he made the move to North London, so it would seem there has been some interest. It's just a question of whether that's still there.
If Tottenham stays up, then you'd have to imagine Van de Ven would cost a huge amount, and one that might be hard for Liverpool to justify. If Spurs go down, it's probably not a ringing endorsement for his signing either.