Reports have emerged that Tottenham Hotspur’s formidable defender, Micky van de Ven, is keen on departing the struggling north London outfit. Despite Spurs’ difficulties in the Premier League, marooned in the lower half of the table for the past year and a half, Van de Ven has been one of the shining lights in their campaign. The Dutch international, though plagued by injuries, is widely regarded as one of the top centre-backs in the league when fit, which has unsurprisingly piqued the interest of other clubs, notably Liverpool.
According to Spanish publication Sport, Van de Ven is ‘desperate to leave’ Tottenham, and although considered a ‘dark horse’ option for Barcelona, the Catalans might opt for a less expensive alternative, prompting Van de Ven to weigh up his options. Transfer insiders have disclosed that Liverpool, having previously tried to secure his services before his move to Spurs, still harbour an interest in making him a ‘major target’. However, a potential transfer to Anfield hinges on two critical conditions.
The report outlines that Van de Ven seems intent on remaining in the Premier League unless Real Madrid come calling. Furthermore, prising him away from Tottenham will require substantial financial investment, given his contract runs until June 2029.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are also contending with the potential loss of another key defender, Cristian Romero. According to Spanish source Fichajes, the Argentine has set out demands that must be met for him to remain at the club beyond this season. He insists on both Thomas Frank’s retention as manager and significant squad investment to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title. Romero has recently removed a social media post critical of the club’s hierarchy, suggesting underlying tensions at Spurs.
The situation leaves Tottenham Hotspur at a crossroads, with both Van de Ven and Romero’s futures uncertain amid the club’s efforts to regain their competitive edge in English football.