Liverpool continues to plan early for the future of its defensive line amid the approaching post-Virgil van Dijk era, as it seeks to sign a top-class center-back capable of leading the backline for years to come.

According to the website "Fichajes," the English club's management is ready to allocate an amount reaching 90 million euros to finalize the deal in the upcoming period.

The site explained that Liverpool has placed Dutchman Micky van de Ven, Tottenham's defender, at the top of its target list, due to his physical and technical qualities that align with the team's style, especially his great speed and ability to play in wide spaces.

The report indicated that Liverpool's management sees the necessity to act early and not wait for Van Dijk's performance to decline or for his departure, considering that investing now will spare the club from facing a future crisis at the center-back position.

According to the site, Tottenham is keen to keep Micky van de Ven, whose contract runs until 2029, but a huge financial offer worth 90 million euros might impose itself on the negotiation table and make the London club reconsider.

The report confirmed that Liverpool views the deal as a long-term strategic investment aimed at maintaining the team's competitiveness locally and in Europe, awaiting developments in negotiations during the upcoming transfer window.