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Tottenham Hotspur are in danger of having one of their best players poached at the end of this season by another Big Six club.
Spurs are currently in turmoil, with the frustrations of the Tottenham supporters boiling over from the stands on a regular basis.
At this point, it is unclear who is going to be in charge of Spurs in the near future, with Thomas Frank in serious danger of being sacked.
A Premier League club are reportedly ready to take advantage of this unrest in North London and poach one of the Lilywhites’ best players.
Liverpool identify Tottenham star as the ideal signing
According to a report in Fichajes, Liverpool are on the lookout for Virgil van Dijk’s long-term successor and wants to sign a top-class centre-back at the end of this season.
They have identified Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven as the player capable of filling that void, given his age and experience in the Premier League.
Van de Ven has become the Reds’ top target, with his pace and anticipation making him a good tactical fit for Arne Slot’s high defensive line.
The fact that the Dutchman can also play at left-back is valued by Liverpool, while the Spurs star’s ability to win one-on-one duels and cover large areas also makes him a ‘perfect fit’ in the eyes of the Merseyside club’s hierarchy.
Liverpool ready to spend big on Micky van de Ven
Fichajes say that Liverpool are ready to spend big at the end of the season on Van de Ven to avoid future emergencies and are prepared to put €90m (£78m) on the table.
The report says that the 24-year-old would welcome the change of scenery and believes that a move to Anfield represents the natural next step in his career.
The Netherlands international representatives are closely monitoring the situation, while Tottenham are also aware of Liverpool’s interest.
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