Liverpool transfer news amid Micky van de Ven decision and $115M boost
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Liverpool transfer news as the Reds are said to have made a decision on Micky van de Ven, while Arne Slot's side may have just been given a boost in the pursuit of a $115M starMicky van de Ven has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool will have the chance to give its Champions League hopes a major boost today, which could in turn have a huge impact on its summer transfer plans.The Reds could move into the Premier League’s top four today, having watched Chelsea fall to a 1-0 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday, and with Manchester United facing Aston Villa before crisis-ridden Tottenham come to Anfield.Micky van de Ven won’t be among the Spurs players taking on the Reds later, denying Arne Slot the chance to take a closer look at a player that is being strongly linked with a move to Merseyside - although the latest suggestion is that Liverpool might not be all that keen on the defender.READ MORE: Florian Wirtz shows his true colors as former Liverpool star suffers injuryREAD MORE: Alisson already made Liverpool exit plan clear as contract extension triggeredHere is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today.Micky van de Ven (Tottenham)Liverpool is not currently in the running for Micky van de Ven, the Daily Mail’s Dominic King has told talkSPORT.The Tottenham defender has been linked with a move to Anfield in the summer, with Spurs’ place in the top flight under considerable doubt. Asked about a potential transfer to the Reds though, King said: “From what I’ve heard, I don’t believe they’re in for him.”Although it’s suggested that Van de Ven would be keen on a move to Liverpool, it’s also claimed that the feeling might not be mutual, although King didn’t rule out the Reds’ stance changing before the summer.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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As such, the German giant is not prepared to get involved in a battle with any Premier League sides for his signature.To that end, Liverpool and Manchester United are named as the “firm leaders” in the race for Diomande, with it suggested that the Reds might hold an advantage after some of the player’s previous comments.Yan Diomande has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP via Getty Images))Liverpool.com says: It feels as though there will be an almighty fight for Diomande on the horizon, and it's just a question of whether Liverpool is interested, and whether it feels he is worth what Leipzig is asking.As much as he has looked sensational in the Bundesliga this season, he is still only 19, and spending that amount of money on a player that young is always going to be a gamble. If Liverpool is confident about his ability though - and he does have the backing of Jurgen Klopp - then he should absolutely be a player the Reds look to sign.