Transfer talk surrounding Mickey van de Ven is intensifying, with reports suggesting Liverpool are monitoring the Tottenham defender closely. The player has caught the attention of several scouts as other clubs prepare for a potentially active transfer window. Until a fee and conditions are finalised, the deal remains vulnerable to disruption - especially if Manchester United, Barcelona and Chelsea decide to make a formal offer of their own in the coming days. Liverpool's back line has been a real strength this season, conceding just 0.8 goals per game (4 in 5). Mickey van de Ven would be expected to slot into that unit and hold his own in an already solid setup. Tottenham continue to be linked with Konstantinos Tzolakis, Younes Ebnoutalib and Pavel Sulc while Liverpool are also rumoured to be tracking Kaoru Mitoma, Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.