Sources: Liverpool and Man United at ‘close monitoring’ stage for PL speedster

Liverpool and Manchester United are both keeping Micky van de Ven under close observation, but Tottenham’s strong contractual position means any future deal would be difficult and expensive.

The 25-year-old has developed into one of the Premier League’s most eye-catching centre-backs since joining Spurs from Wolfsburg in 2023.

His recovery pace, left-footed distribution and ability to defend large spaces make him an obvious target for elite clubs looking to strengthen centrally.

Liverpool and Man United closely monitor van de Ven

Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that Liverpool’s interest appears particularly significant.

The Reds are already planning for life after Virgil van Dijk, whose minutes are being managed more carefully this season, and Van de Ven fits the profile of a potential long-term successor.

Recent reports have described him as a player Liverpool have admired for some time.

Man United are also understood to be monitoring the Dutchman as they continue assessing their own centre-back options. His age, Premier League experience and ability to play on the left side of defence would all appeal to a club still shaping its long-term defensive core.

Both the Premier League sides are at the ‘close monitoring’ stage.

Tottenham strengthened their hand considerably in August when Van de Ven signed a new long-term contract. The deal extends his stay beyond his previous 2029 agreement, with Dutch reports placing the new expiry date in 2031.

He had already made 96 appearances in all competitions before this season and played 45 times in 2025-26, including 34 Premier League matches.