Liverpool have £57m reason to hope Tottenham get relegated after Fulham loss

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On top of the playing staff, the squad will be heavily restructured too - with many international players unlikely to want to play in the Championship.Among those who could leave is Liverpool-linked centre-back Micky van de Ven. Despite Spurs' disastrous season, Van de Ven's personal stock remains high.

The Netherlands international has scored seven goals this term and captained the team during Cristian Romero's recent suspension.Van de Ven is said to be on Liverpool's shortlist as they seek to strengthen their defence. Click here to activate or add us as a Preferred Source in your Google search settings.Micky van de Ven has been linked with a summer move to Liverpool (Image: Getty)Van de Ven fits that mould.

And Liverpool might feel they can bring their big six rivals down to £50m or less, given the player would presumably be keen on the move.Liverpool signing the defender is not entirely reliant on Spurs' relegation but a move may ultimately hinge on Konate's future. Van de Ven could be that replacement.