Micky van de Ven can ‘level up’ & become ‘one of the best in the world’ but does he need a move to achieve that? Ex-Tottenham defender offers transfer advice

Van de Van has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, as the Reds have seen Ibrahima Konate leave Anfield as a free agent while club captain Virgil van Dijk will be turning 35 in July. They need reinforcements for the present and long-term future.

Any big-money bids from Merseyside would test Spurs’ resolve when it comes to keeping prized assets in their current surroundings. They need to convince those considering a change of scenery that a reversal in fortune can be delivered after two forgettable seasons.

Pressed on whether Van de Ven can hit his targets in London, or whether a switch to Liverpool would provide greater assistance there, ex-Belgium international Alderweireld added: “I think, yeah, you now have a new manager. I think you should give him time to build. Spurs is an unbelievable club, the stadium, the training ground, stuff like this. So if you get the results back, I think you will enjoy playing at Spurs and achieving big things there.

“So yeah, think it will not be a bad option for him to stay, for sure. Of course, it was a dramatic season, but again it’s a new one starting and hopefully Spurs can get back to winning very quickly.”