£43m defender could suddenly be available on loan this summer amid interest from Liverpool

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Micky van de Ven’s situation at Tottenham has seen a new development as Liverpool links continue to bubble away in the background. Spurs are staring relegation in the face, and a fresh report claims Van de Ven is expected to leave this summer whether they go down or not.

Who should Slot start up front against Crystal Palace? 🤔 Credit: James Gill/Danehouse/Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto/Getty Images Micky van de Ven gearing up to leave Spurs one way or anotherAccording to FourFourTwo, Van de Ven is already ‘tidying up’ his off-field affairs in London, which is a strong sign that he expects his future to lie elsewhere beyond this summer.The report says that is the case regardless of whether Spurs survive or are relegated. Van de Ven has attracted interest from Liverpool, as well as other major clubs, and it is easy enough to see why.

Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty ImagesThe report adds that Spurs would be expected to demand a major fee if they stay in the Premier League, especially with Van de Ven under contract until 2029. His value could ‘plummet’, and a ‘try-before-you-buy’ loan is described as a genuine possibility.It is not exactly encouraging that Van de Ven is at the heart of one of the worst Spurs sides in modern history.