Brother of Arsenal star and 'very quick' defender tipped for Liverpool transfers
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Liverpool are facing another summer of transition, with a number of big names set to leave the club, so they will be looking to add to their squadTottenham defender Micky van de Ven would be an ideal signing for Liverpool because he has the turn of pace required to play in a team that attacks high up the pitch.That's according to former Netherlands international centre-back Japp Stam, who has been discussing the prospects of some of his top-class compatriots.The Reds will lose at least one defender next month when left-back Andy Robertson brings his illustrious nine-year Anfield tenure to a close. I think he's very good at adapting to a certain level.
And every time he picks that up, if he makes the next step to a higher level, then he becomes a better player himself."So for him, I won't say it's very good for him to leave, because I still think Spurs is, of course, a very big club, but they're in a situation now that it's very difficult for themselves, but also for him maybe to stay if he wants to move on."Then there's probably a team that wants to pick him up that can play on the opposition's half with a lot of space in their back. Mickey would probably go to one of the top teams in the Premier League, like Liverpool."Those type of players in your squad are ideal, I think, for a manager in making choices, but also that you're confident when you play that when the opposition gets past you or puts that ball over the top, that you have players who can defend that big space."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
He's physically similar to his brother, almost identical," said Stam."When I look at players, I always look at their ability to be successful, which means considering if they can make the step up to the Premier League. I believe he has the ability to play in the Premier League."Looking at how he is performing, even in France, he could definitely play for a club in the Premier League."Liverpool face the prospect of a number of high-profile exits at the end of what has been a disappointing season.Robertson will be followed out of the door by talisman Mohamed Salah and reports have suggested that goalkeeper Alisson is considering a move to Juventus.