Tottenham Hotspur star Micky Van de Ven looks set to depart the club this summer, and he has made it clear which club out of Man Utd and Liverpool he would prefer to join, according to TEAMtalk.
Spurs are battling against relegation and currently sit one point above West Ham and the relegation zone with just three games remaining, but are still expected to lose a number of first-team players in the summer after missing out on European football as a result.
One of those expected to be on the move is defender Van de Ven, who has rejected a new contract at the club to seek opportunities elsewhere, and it has now emerged what his preference would be.
Van De Ven Makes Decision Between Man Utd and Liverpool
Van de Ven, who has been described as 'explosive', has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool this summer as they look for a long-term replacement for captain Virgil Van Dijk, while Man Utd are also understood to be keen on a move for the Netherlands international.
But while Spurs are keen to keep hold of him if they can, they know a move is going to be hard to stop if those clubs make a big-money move during the transfer window.
Now it has emerged that Van de Ven's preference would be a move to Anfield above all else, having grown up as a Liverpool fan as a youngster. That includes Man Utd, and he would choose Liverpool over the Red Devils 'without hesitation' if both clubs were to table formal offers.
Van de Ven would, however, be open to a move to Old Trafford if Liverpool didn't present an offer during the window, realising that United are a club on the up and in a good moment currently, but they would face an uphill task to secure his signature if Arne Slot's side chose to enter the race.
Liverpool Deal for Van de Ven Would Be Perfect
Tottenham have to simply accept that Van de Ven is far more likely to be playing for someone else next season, and therefore need to start planning accordingly.
Liverpool will have money to spend during the transfer window, and central defence should be an area of the pitch that they are prioritising. Van de Ven knows the league, has great speed and ability on the ball, and also provides a goal threat from set pieces.
He's far from the complete package, but giving him a year to work alongside Van Dijk and develop, before stepping into a more senior role could be perfect for everyone involved.