Liverpool and Chelsea closely monitoring Spurs star ahead of surprise potential transfer raid
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Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has become a key target for several top clubs, including Liverpool and Chelsea, amid his strong performances since joining Tottenham in 2023 from Wolfsburg.
Van de Ven, 24, has impressed with his pace, defensive awareness, and his partnership with Cristian Romero, making him a first-choice central defender when fit. His notable form has attracted interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, as well as elite European clubs like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Amid this competition, Tottenham’s CEO Vinai Venkatesham is reportedly preparing to offer Van de Ven a significant contract extension, potentially doubling his current weekly wages from around £50,000 to £100,000. This move aims to secure the Netherlands international’s future at Spurs and deter rival clubs from pursuing his signature.
Tottenham maintains a conservative wage structure focused on sustainability, which has often kept their star players’ salaries modest relative to other Premier League giants. This new contract offer reflects a strategic shift to retain key talents like Van de Ven as Tottenham eyes competing more fiercely domestically and in Europe.
Liverpool, keen to strengthen their defense regardless of Virgil van Dijk’s contract situation, view Van de Ven as an “elite Champions League level” talent capable of either partnering Van Dijk or substituting effectively. Chelsea, on the other hand, are working on defensive reinforcements following injury setbacks and have placed Van de Ven high on their wishlist.
With offers and interest mounting from multiple top clubs, the coming months are likely to determine Van de Ven’s club future, but Tottenham’s proactive contract strategy signals their intent to keep him as a cornerstone of their defense for the foreseeable future.
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