Tottenham star 'ticks boxes' to complete Liverpool transfer after chaotic season

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I think obviously he's a wonderful athlete, good footballer. Adaptable as well, he can play left-back, left wing-back, he's played different positions for his national team.

He's big, he's got presence, he's got Premier League experience.“I think the rare moments of, call it bad attitude or ill-discipline, if you like, that have come are probably linked to the horrendous, chaotic situation Spurs are in. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageVan de Ven has made 31 Premier League appearances for Tottenham this season, but hasn't been without his issues, as Murphy acknowledges.“My only slight concern with van de Ven is his injury record," he added.

"I don't think he's played a full season yet and what you want at the back is durable players who can build relationships."But in terms of his ability, he'll be on the radar. I think especially with his pace and physicality, I think if you're going to play front-foot football and go at teams, you need centre-halves who are quick and can recover and he's one of the best, in terms of his recovery, out there.”Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slot