Liverpool told to avoid centre-back who 'doesn't have a brain' in solving defensive crisisLiverpool have been warned against signing Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven in the upcoming summer transfer window as Arne Slot looks to strengthen his defenceView 2 Images Liverpool have been sent a brutal Micky van de Ven transfer message (Image: (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images))Liverpool have been sternly advised not to sign Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven. ‌A deal has already been pre-agreed for Jeremy Jacquet to sign from Rennes ahead of the 2026/27 season, but additional defensive reinforcements are still expected. Van de Ven has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield, but former striker Dean Saunders has cautioned Liverpool against signing him. ‌He told aceodds.com: "When speaking about Micky van de Ven, he is lightning quick, but I have played against defenders like him. That draw with Spurs was part of a six-match stretch where Liverpool only managed two victories, suffering losses against Wolves, Galatasaray and Brighton.

Source: Express March 30, 2026 13:12 UTC