Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk turns 33 at the end of the season, his partner Ibrahima Konate is having contract talks stalled, Joe Gomez is past his prime and Giovanni Leoni is out for the season.
The Premier League champions clearly need defensive reinforcements and after missing out on Marc Guehi to Manchester City, The Reds are reportedly ready to steal away another rival defender.
The Daily Mail report that Liverpool are “developing a keen interest” in Van de Ven whose contract runs until 2029.
Since his £43M switch from Wolfsburg in 2023, the Dutchman has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League but also one of the most deadly forces going forward.
The 24-year-old has made a name for himself as the fastest player in the Premier League, clocking in at 37.38km/h two seasons ago and has since used that pace to score from runs that started within his own half which will remind Liverpool fans of Joel Matip.
Van de Ven is seen as the perfect replacement for Van Dijk who isn’t getting any younger and reports state that Tottenham will fail to tie him down if another contract offer is made.
Liverpool are coached by a Dutchman in Slot and have four Netherlands internationals in their squad already in Jeremie Frimpong, Van Dijk, Ryan Grabenberch and Cody Gakpo meaning Van de Ven could fit right into the side.