Liverpool-linked defender Micky van de Ven has indicated his appreciation for the club in the past.

The Wolfsburg central defender is a target for manager Jurgen Klopp this summer.

The club's new sporting director Jorg Schmadtke will likely look to the Bundesliga for players in his new role.

When asked about Liverpool in January, Van De Ven stated: "If you ask someone: what is the best league in the world?

“Then you will most likely get England as an answer.

"Many of the best players play in the Premier League.

“I can well imagine playing in the Premier League at some point."