Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven linked with shock Premier League move

Tottenham Hotspur captain Micky van de Ven is reportedly being monitored by Premier League rivals Liverpool. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown claimed to Football Insider that Liverpool view the Dutch international as a potential long-term option to succeed Virgil van Dijk, praising his physical dominance and left-sided defensive profile.

Van de Ven previously signed a new contract at Tottenham following the arrival of manager Roberto De Zerbi and assumed the captaincy after Cristian Romero departed for Atletico Madrid. While Brown suggested a permanent switch could appeal to Van de Ven if Tottenham struggle, writer Vishal Subramanian noted that any departure talk remains premature.