Report: Tottenham ready to offer Liverpool and Chelsea target £100k-a-week
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Tottenham Hotspur is preparing to nearly double the wages of their promising Dutch defender Micky van de Ven amid rising interest from top clubs such as Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old centre-back has impressed since joining Spurs and is now regarded as a key asset that the club wants to secure long-term.
Currently, Van de Ven earns a relatively modest weekly salary estimated around £50,000 (£2.6 million annually), which is low compared to leading Premier League players and some teammates like Cristian Romero and Xavi Simons who earn about £200,000 per week. Tottenham's wage structure remains conservative, emphasizing financial sustainability under chairman Daniel Levy and owner ENIC, with a total annual player wage bill between £101 million and £133 million as of September 2025. This places Spurs seventh in Premier League wage rankings, significantly below Arsenal and other Big Six clubs.
The club’s strategy prioritizes bonuses, performance incentives, and long-term deals instead of inflated base salaries, which has drawn some criticism for limiting Spurs' competitiveness in top-four finishes and trophy pursuits.
Van de Ven’s wage raise is seen as necessary to help Tottenham retain him amid strong external interest, especially after Chelsea’s defensive injury crisis and manager Enzo Maresca targeting defensive reinforcements. Liverpool and other European giants are also watching closely, increasing the urgency for Spurs to secure Van de Ven with improved terms.
Besides Van de Ven, young players like Pape Matar Sarr are also on relatively low wages, prompting speculation that Spurs may adjust more contracts soon. The club’s overall approach balances investment in core starters, backups, and youth, with potential £20-30 million in bonus payments contingent on Champions League qualification.
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