Liverpool Interest in Micky van de Ven Revealed After Tottenham Contract DecisionLiverpool reportedly showed “concrete interest” in Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven earlier this summer, with fresh details emerging after the Netherlands international committed his future to the north London club. Liverpool Move Came During Defensive RebuildLiverpool’s interest makes considerable sense when viewed through the circumstances surrounding the club this summer. De Telegraaf reports that Liverpool showed “concrete interest” in the 25-year-old and approached the possibility of signing him during June. Liverpool showing “concrete interest” does not necessarily mean negotiations had advanced towards an agreement, although it strongly suggests Van de Ven was genuinely considered. Liverpool showing “concrete interest” in a defender of his profile suggests the club understand exactly what Iraola requires from his centre-backs.