Liverpool circle Van de Ven as Spurs look at Jones
Liverpool are the latest club to be loosely tied to Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven, with reports suggesting the Reds are keeping a close watch on the Dutchman as Spurs continue to battle injuries and inconsistent form.
Whispers over the weekend claimed Liverpool could consider a bid in the region of £78m. While that figure would represent a major outlay even in the current market, the more realistic expectation is that any serious approach would be shelved until the summer window, when clubs have greater freedom to plan financially and tactically.
Van de Ven’s athletic profile and recovery speed make him a coveted modern defender, and Liverpool’s interest—if it develops beyond speculation—would fit a wider pattern of top sides prioritising centre-backs comfortable defending large spaces.
Spurs consider a move for Curtis Jones
In a potential subplot to the same rumour cycle, Tottenham are said to have Curtis Jones on their radar. The suggestion is not framed as a direct swap, but the timing has fuelled the idea of interconnected conversations.
Jones has been a useful, adaptable option for Liverpool, capable of operating as a central midfielder or higher up in a more advanced role. Spurs’ reported interest comes as they assess midfield balance and depth, particularly with their own season shaped by availability issues across the pitch.
Juventus revisiting Federico Chiesa?
Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa is also being pulled into the gossip column, with Juventus linked with a possible move for a fee believed to sit between £13m and £17m.
Chiesa’s name naturally carries weight in Turin, and the numbers being discussed point toward a deal that would be about opportunity and fit as much as it is about prestige. Nothing is presented as advanced at this stage, but it is the type of rumour that tends to reappear when Italian clubs weigh up familiar options.
Arsenal: Jesus future debated as Dimarco emerges as a target
Over in north London, Gabriel Jesus has again been connected with a return to Palmeiras, the club where he began his professional career. The forward has endured a difficult spell punctuated by injuries, yet the reports suggest his future could become a summer talking point if contract discussions do not progress.
Jesus, for his part, is said to be keen on staying and earning a new deal at Arsenal, who have set the pace in the Premier League this season. Still, the renewed Palmeiras link hints at a market ready to test Arsenal’s resolve if uncertainty lingers.
Inter’s Federico Dimarco on Arsenal’s list
As for potential incomings, Tuttosport reports Arsenal have a “genuine interest” in Federico Dimarco. The Inter full-back’s current deal runs until June next year, a timeline that often prompts clubs to explore value before a player edges closer to the final 12 months.
Dimarco’s output and aggression from wide areas would appeal to any side seeking more penetration from full-back positions, and Arsenal’s reported tracking of the Italian suggests they are already mapping possible routes to strengthen ahead of next season.
