Arne Slot pushing for Liverpool to sign rapid Premier League star

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Arne Slot is reportedly urging Liverpool to step up their interest in signing Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven this summer, according to reports. According to Sports Boom, Liverpool are looking to take advantage of Spurs’ disappointing season to make a pitch to van de Ven. ???

When Tottenham defender Micky Van de Ven produced this assist. Today, he turns 25. ?? pic.twitter.com/rZFm4M10GC — EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) April 19, 2026 Liverpool eyeing Van de Ven move Van de Ven, who has previously been described as “world-class”, is now being linked with a possible departure from north London following Tottenham’s underwhelming season.

With Virgil van Dijk approaching 35 before the new season and Joe Gomez also facing ongoing fitness concerns and potential interest elsewhere, Liverpool’s need for depth in central defence has become more pressing. ?| @LewisSteele_: Virgil Van Dijk "is understandably upset" at the situation of players continually leaving Liverpool and it might explain why he sat on the Anfield turf, alone, for 15 minutes on Sunday staring into the middle distance with a tearful eye. pic.twitter.com/WCRbGTyzDf — Anfield Edition | æ (@AnfieldEdition) May 29, 2026 Spurs stance and valuation Van de Ven is not expected to actively push for a move at this stage, but Tottenham are aware of growing interest and would demand a significant fee to consider selling one of their key defenders. From Liverpool’s perspective, van de Ven would represent a major statement signing.