{
  "id": 11955252,
  "title": "Liverpool linked again with Van de Ven raid amid Spurs struggles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/liverpool-linked-again-with-van-de-ven-raid-amid-spurs-struggles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T15:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liverpool-linked-again-van-ven-154500537.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool are once again under consideration for a move to sign Micky van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur, as the Reds search for a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk. The Dutch defender has been a long-term admirer of Van de Ven and made an interest in him prior to his move to Spurs from Wolfsburg in 2023. Liverpool are currently evaluating an approach for the 25-year-old in the upcoming transfer windows, as Van Dijk's contract expires in the summer and he turns 36 in July. While Jeremy Jacquet has made an impressive start since his signing, and Giovanni Leoni is highly-rated at Anfield, Van de Ven is seen as a more senior option. However, Tottenham have no plans to entertain bids for the defender, who signed a new contract in North London in the summer that runs until 2031. Tottenham continue to struggle this season, currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table after just five games.",
  "summary": "Liverpool are again being linked with a move to sign Micky van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur, as the Reds eye a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk.Liverpool are long-term admirers of Van de Ven...",
  "key_points": [
    "Liverpool targeting Micky van de Ven as Virgil van Dijk's replacement.",
    "Van de Ven, 25, previously played for Tottenham Hotspur.",
    "Tottenham unwilling to sell Van de Ven, whose contract runs until 2031."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}