Sources: Transfer meeting planned as Liverpool & Man United circle for unsettled PL star | OneFootball

Liverpool and Manchester United are on alert as this big-name Premier League star is set to make a decision over his future this summer.

As first reported on the Daily Briefing, Micky van de Ven is expected to be one of the numerous names to watch this summer as Tottenham continue to flirt with relegation. Spurs remain in the bottom three at the time of writing, and there is already plenty of speculation about how they’ll be able to keep their stars.

It’s important to start this by saying that I’ve spoken to numerous sources in the last few days and the clear message is that Van de Ven is not deciding anything now and not holding talks with any clubs at the moment, with his full focus being on helping Tottenham stay up.

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Meanwhile, Spurs sources point towards the Netherlands international’s contract until 2029, with no desire to let an important player go, and no pressure to do so as there’s no release clause in his current deal.

Liverpool and Manchester United interested in Micky van de Ven

Still, it is my understanding that Van de Ven could discuss his future with the Tottenham hierarchy at the end of the season. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out that things haven’t really gone to plan for the 25-year-old during his time in north London.

“Van de Ven will meet with Tottenham at the end of the season, whether they stay up or not,” one source said. “For now his full focus is on keeping them in the Premier League, but he’ll be aware that clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United are interested, and that could put pressure on Tottenham.”

Both the Reds and the Red Devils are exploring the market for central defenders this summer, and Van de Ven is understood to feature on their lists after his strong form during his time in England, combined with the fact that he might be available if THFC get relegated.

Even if Spurs stay up, it could be tricky for them to persuade the player to stay, though some sources are also insisting he won’t come cheap. Depending on who you talk to, it could cost anywhere between £60-80m to prise Van de Ven out of Tottenham this summer, while his wage demands are also high – possibly as much as £200,000 per week.