Fabrizio Romano provides fresh update on Micky van de Ven to Liverpool | OneFootball

Micky van de Ven has been linked with a Liverpool transfer for some time now.

The Dutchman is looking more and more likely to exit Tottenham this summer with the club already signing two new centre-backs ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Of course, Luka Vuskovic is also being linked with a move away but, since he's much younger than the Dutchman, Spurs won't want to move him on before his potential is met.

This is why the rumours about Van de Ven making a Liverpool move have gained a lot of attention over the last few weeks.

And now, Fabrizio Romano has shared his thoughts on the situation.

Although Liverpool's attack is arguably the area of their team that needs upgrading the most, they could also do with a couple of new defenders.

Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson have both exited and, although Kostas Tsimikas, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet could all fill in those gaps if needed, some better quality and more experienced players would be desirable.

That's why several players such as Van de Ven have been linked with a move this summer.

Speaking via his YouTube channel, Romano shared an insight into what Tottenham's plans for and whether its feasible for Liverpool to make a move for the Dutchman or not.

"Many questions I’m getting coming out of the Dutch press. With maximum respect to anyone who has their own information or own news," he said.

"Micky van de Ven linked with Liverpool? What I can say is that he is considered a crucial player by Tottenham management and Roberto De Zerbi, same as Pedro Porro who signed a new contract.

"He’s completely untouchable and they want van de Ven to stay. So the expectation is no movements around Micky van de Ven in this summer transfer window.

"If something changes, I will let you know, but the stance today is very clear – no exit for Micky van de Ven."

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Liverpool must try and convince Tottenham to let Micky van de Ven go

Although Van de Ven's injury history is a tad scary, there's no hiding from the fact that he's an exceptional player.

On his day, the Dutchman is easily one of the Premier League's best defenders and, the fact that he can play as a left-back is just an added bonus.

One of his best assets is his lightning quick speed. Even when the defender is beaten by his man, he often recovers the ball and stops his opponents from attacking.

He's also only 25 years old which means that, even though he's already more than good enough to be a Premier League defender, his performance levels could sky rocket and he could eventually become even better.

He'd also be the perfect heir to Virgil van Dijk as, much like his fellow countryman, he's also left-footed.