Micky van de Ven continues to link with a move to Liverpool and admits he would “consider” a transfer
The Wolfsburg defender has been the subject of much speculation already this summer, with Jurgen Klopp keen to bolster his defensive options ahead of next season.
Schmadtke signed the gem from FC Volendam in 2021 for a fee of just €3.5m (£3m) which has seemingly put Liverpool in pole position, with Premier League champions Manchester City also interested in a deal.
Stoking the fire on the swirling rumours, Van de Ven said “Of course I heard of Liverpool links and I know they follow me
That’s it. Of course. Liverpool is a great club. There’s a chance for me to leave this summer. If a nice club with good plan arrives… I’d be open.”
Van de Ven is one of the most dynamic defenders around; boasting superlative athleticism and blistering pace,
The Netherlands U 21 captain would slot into Liverpool’s high-press superbly, capable of tracking back swiftly and matching even the most speedy of attackers in transition
Liverpool
The Reds are looking to sign a new defender in the summer transfer window as they look to improve the depth of Jurgen Klopp’s squad.
Following a disappointing season, Klopp decided to make some tweaks to his system ,
Which saw reds win seven and draw two of their last nine Premier League matches.
Liverpool are prepared to pay ‘ten times’ the €3m that Wolfsburg paid to Volendam for Van de Ven so he can become the ‘new Van Dijk’.
The Liverpool boss is ‘amazed by the potential’ of the centre-back and the Dutchman has said ‘yes’ to joining Klopp.
Man City have also been ‘immersed in the auction but Liverpool and Klopp now have ‘the advantage’.
