Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood (Picture: Getty)Tim Sherwood believes Manchester United will not want to miss out on potentially signing Micky van de Ven and could hijack Liverpool’s pursuit of the Tottenham defender. Van de Ven has been a pivotal player for Spurs since he arrived from Wolfsburg in 2023 for an initial £34.5million fee. The Daily Mail reported last month that Liverpool are ‘developing a keen interest’ in the 24-year-old and could make a move for him in the summer. Speaking last month on speculation surrounding Van de Ven, Spurs boss Frank said: ‘He’s very important for us, so Micky’s a Tottenham player now and for the future. ‘Micky’s an excellent player; he’s a fantastic ambassador for this club.

Source: Metro February 06, 2026 15:07 UTC