Liverpool can sign world class Marc Guehi alternative 'on the cheap' in transfer coup
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The Dutch defender, who has been linked with Liverpool in the past, has been one of the club's few shining lights this season.After missing out on Marc Guehi, the Reds could look to strengthen the centre of defence this summer, and Van de Ven would be an obvious target. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageSpeaking on the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, the former Ireland international said: "‘There are a couple out there, but Micky van de Ven seems to be [on the market]."It will be interesting to see how it develops at Tottenham because if they do go down, they will be looking to offload players, and Liverpool might nick him for a little bit cheaper."Ex-Spurs manager Tim Sherwood also believes Van de Ven would be ideal for Liverpool.
He said: "I think he's the obvious choice on that left side, there aren't many of those about. There is one other, Jarrad Branthwaite, but he ain't going to Liverpool, so it opens up the door there for Micky to go in there as a Liverpool player."Real Madrid are also admirers but Van de Ven's high regard for Liverpool could give the Reds an advantage.
Speaking in June 2023, shortly before his £43m move to Spurs from Wolfsburg, he told Voetbal International: "Of course, there are a lot of people who draw lines."It's true that the director [then Liverpool sporting director Jorg Schmadtke previously worked for Wolfsburg] went there and I know that Liverpool followed me before. It's a dream to play there."Van de Ven won't be in action on Sunday as he serves a one-match suspension for his recent red card against Crystal Palace.Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking hereSky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.