Reports have emerged suggesting that both Manchester United and Liverpool are monitoring Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven.
The Dutch centre back has become a primary target for the two clubs as they each look to bolster their defensive options ahead of the summer transfer window.
United, currently under the interim guidance of Michael Carrick, are keen to find long term solutions for a backline that has been hampered by injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt.
Tottenham may face a struggle to retain their star assets should they fail to secure European football for next season.
Van de Ven has been one of the few bright spots in a difficult season for Spurs, who currently sit sixteenth in the Premier League table and are facing an unlikely relegation battle.
His blistering pace and recovery tackling have caught the eye of top scouts across Europe, with Liverpool also viewing him as an ideal partner for Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds are looking to refresh their defensive unit as they transition under Arne Slot, and the prospect of a Dutch pairing at the heart of their defence is reportedly very appealing.
Sources close to the player suggest that while he is happy in London, the opportunity to compete for major trophies and play in the Champions League could influence his decision.
A fee in excess of £60 million is expected to be required to bring Tottenham to the negotiating table.
With both United and Liverpool possessing the financial muscle to pull off such a deal, a bidding war could be on the cards once the season concludes in May.