Worry for Tottenham as Micky van de Ven attracts interest from Champions League giants

Micky van de Ven has been outstanding for Tottenham Hotspur, so it is no surprise he is attracting interest from one of the top teams in Europe.

Micky van de Ven has become a hugely popular figure at Tottenham Hotspur. He is truly one of a kind as a centre-back, impressing with his electrifying pace and even looking good when he gets up the other end of the pitch.

Jamie O’Hara recently claimed Spurs had the best centre-back pairing in the world and that van de Ven and Cristian Romero would start for most of the big clubs, including Real Madrid.

These comments came after one report revealed that van de Ven is on the radar of Real Madrid. However, his Tottenham contract does not expire for another four years, and Spurs want to tie van de Ven down to a new contract. 

Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven    

Another source has confirmed Real Madrid’s interest in van de Ven, but an official approach is unlikely to be made anytime soon.

Flash Score report that Real Madrid are keeping tabs on the defender, but the story is not carrying much substance at the present time. Despite this, the links could become more genuine as the season goes on.

Van de Ven’s agent has already said the 24-year-old has the level to play for a club like Real Madrid. The feeling at the La Liga side is that the Dutchman’s ambition matches theirs and that when the right moment arrives, he will be open to a move.

Signing van de Ven will not be straightforward because Spurs see him as a cornerstone of the new era under Thomas Frank. Therefore, Real Madrid may wish to draw up a longer list of potential transfer targets to ensure their defence is strengthened.

Xabi Alonso’s team are known to be weighing up their defensive options, and they are also eyeing other Premier League defenders, including William Saliba and Ibrahima Konate. 

Van de Ven is unlikely to leave Spurs any time soon

There is no reason for Spurs to consider selling van de Ven. There have been reports of a potential £70m transfer fee, but this is not a lot considering the quality the centre-back possesses.

To put this into context, Manchester United bought Harry Maguire for £80m in 2019. Based on rises in inflation, that deal would now be worth a staggering £103m. Spurs should be unwilling to listen to any offers below this amount.

Van de Ven still has three years remaining on his contract, so Spurs should be in full control of the player’s future for now.

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