Liverpool latest: Arne Slot receives Micky van den Ven message as Alexander Isak claim made

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We also examine what a Bayern Munich official has been commenting about Alexander Isak.READ MORE: 'I have heard' - Mohamed Salah urged to join top European giant after Liverpool exitREAD MORE: 'I had to overcome' - Florian Wirtz reveals who helped him get over Liverpool strugglesMicky van de Ven 'brain' verdictLiverpool's reported interest in Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has been widely discussed. But it's a transfer the Premier League heavyweights should reconsider, according to former Reds striker Dean Saunders, reports the Mirror.Saunders suggested the Spurs defender's tendency of relying on his pace to escape hazardous situations means he cannot be categorised amongst the world's elite who wouldn't find themselves in those positions to begin with.The former Wales striker told aceodds.com: "When speaking about Micky van de Ven, he is lightning quick, but I have played against defenders like him.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe 61-year-old questioned whether the Dutchman possesses the game intelligence required at elite level, adding: "Ferdinand would read the situation and get there before the striker, and I am just not sure if Van de Ven's football brain is that good and if he can read the game."At this level, everything is about speed of thought. His brain is fantastic, and I just don't see it with Van de Ven.

I am really not sure about Van de Ven and his brain."Alexander Isak price tagIt has been a torrid season for Alexander Isak, who has had to battle through fitness and form concerns before sustaining a broken fibula in December, and has yet to feature again. Since then, it is the England captain who has seized that crown with an extraordinary 48 goals in just 40 matches this season.Kane's outstanding form since his move to Bayern Munich, coupled with Isak's difficult debut campaign on Merseyside, has prompted Bayern's honorary president Uli Hoeness to take a dig at the reigning Premier League champions.