Liverpool might privately be hoping Tottenham are relegated from the Premier League this season. Spurs' fourth successive defeat, a 2-1 reverse away at Fulham, leaves them four points above the relegation zone with 10 games to play - including a trip to Anfield on March 15. They remain winless in the league in 2026 and have lost six of their 10 matches this year.

If Spurs are demoted to the Championship, there is sure to be serious upheaval at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Already, they are looking for a new long-term manager. Igor Tudor was installed only as a temporary boss and has since been heavily critical of the squad and the club. On top of the playing staff, the squad will be heavily restructured too - with many international players unlikely to want to play in the Championship.

Among those who could leave is Liverpool-linked centre-back Micky van de Ven. Despite Spurs' disastrous season, Van de Ven's personal stock remains high. The Netherlands international has scored seven goals this term and captained the team during Cristian Romero's recent suspension.

Van de Ven is said to be on Liverpool's shortlist as...