With Virgil van Dijk’s contract running down and Liverpool reshaping under Andoni Iraola, the club have been linked with Tottenham’s 25‑year‑old centre‑back Micky van de Ven as a potential long‑term successor.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven, seen as a possible replacement for Virgil van Dijk when his contract expires in June 2027.
Van de Ven is 25, has Premier League experience and notable pace — previously described as "one of the quickest players in the Premier League."
Liverpool missed out on van de Ven during the summer window but have continued defensive recruitment, including Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo.
# Context and immediate trigger Andoni Iraola's first Premier League season at Anfield began unbeaten. Liverpool opened their campaign with positive results, including wins over Ipswich Town and Bournemouth, after a summer of significant squad turnover. Key departures included Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, all leaving on free transfers. The club responded with several signings to reshape the squad.
# Who is the target? Micky van de Ven is Tottenham Hotspur's 25‑year‑old centre‑back and currently captain of their team. He has Premier League experience and is especially noted for his pace. A former England women's captain — Steph Houghton — described van de Ven as "one of the quickest players in the Premier League," a trait Liverpool reportedly value given their style of play under Iraola.
# Why Liverpool are linked to him Liverpool view van de Ven as a potential long‑term successor to Virgil van Dijk. Van Dijk remains part of Iraola's plans but his contract is due to expire in June 2027. That timing makes planning for a replacement a priority. Van de Ven's age, top‑flight experience and speed make him an appealing candidate for a centre‑back role that requires pace and recovery capability.
# Transfer dynamics and obstacles Tottenham would not make any deal straightforward. Van de Ven is their captain and remains important to Spurs, which means Tottenham would be expected to demand a substantial fee if Liverpool pursue him. Liverpool were previously linked with van de Ven during the summer but did not complete a move. The two clubs' relative positions, van de Ven's role at Tottenham and his own willingness to move will shape any future approach.
# Liverpool's wider recruitment after the summer window
# Timing and conditions for a follow‑up move
# Practical takeaways for readers
Liverpool are ready to sign one of the fastest players in the Premier League.
The fastest player in the Premier League belongs to Liverpool.
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