£122k/week star 'wants to join Liverpool' ahead of Man Utd - he's 'totally the opposite' to Konate

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Spurs win + West Ham lose? Spurs win + West Ham draw?

Spurs draw + West Ham win ? Spurs lose + West Ham lose?… pic.twitter.com/vkAlxUZykk — The Spurs Watch (@TheSpursWatch) May 20, 2026 Micky van de Ven ‘would want to join’ Liverpool this summer if Spurs are relegated Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that while van de Ven ‘would love’ to sign for Liverpool, patience is required as the Reds have not yet entered the race for his signature.

“From what I gather, he really enjoys playing under Roberto De Zerbi, but he’s not necessarily the kind of player that wants to drop into the Championship, even if he likes the manager.” ?| @JacobsBen for @UnitedStandMUFC: If Liverpool enter the race for Micky van de Ven, the defender would want to move to Anfield over joining Manchester United or staying with Tottenham. pic.twitter.com/qxFoilfVPa — Anfield Edition | æ (@AnfieldEdition) May 23, 2026 Ibrahima Konate has not signed a contract extension: He’s ‘totally the opposite’ of van de Ven Just a month ago, Konate told the press that he was ‘close to an agreement’ with Liverpool over a new contract. If he does leave, van de Ven would be a fine replacement, with Jermaine Pennant saying he’s the total opposite of Konate.