Former Tottenham manager Glenn Hoddle has tipped a 'world-class' member of Thomas Frank's squad to snub new contract talks amid interest from world football's elite sides.
Tottenham enjoy mini Thomas Frank revival after two consecutive wins
Frank's Tottenham tenure was heading towards crisis territory just days ago, but consecutive victories over Brentford and Slavia Prague have injected fresh optimism into a campaign that threatened to derail completely.
Saturday's 2-0 triumph against Brentford represented far more than three precious points — it also went a long way to vindicating Frank's approach after mounting pressure following a dismal five-match winless streak.
The victory, sealed through first-half strikes from Richarlison and Xavi Simons, ended Tottenham's agonizing wait for a home Premier League win since their opening-day demolition of Burnley.
Frank described the performance as "very complete," highlighting his side's dynamism, unpredictability and defensive discipline that restricted Brentford to just four attempts throughout the match.
Simons, who has attracted criticism since his £52 million arrival from RB Leipzig, put in a Player of the Match display.
The Netherlands international orchestrated both goals, curving his run brilliantly to deliver Richarlison's tap-in before producing a sensational solo effort, driving from halfway into Brentford's penalty area to slide past Caoimhin Kelleher.
Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague continued the momentum, extending Tottenham's remarkable home European record to 23 consecutive matches without defeat.
An own goal from David Zima, and penalties from Mohammed Kudus and Simons, elevated Spurs into the top eight of the Champions League standings with 11 points from six games.
Kudus was Tottenham's 'best player by far' on the night as he continues to justify his £55 million transfer from West Ham in the summer, but Micky van de Ven once again proved himself indispensable too.
According to recent reports, Spurs are ready to offer van de Ven a 'double your money' contract in an attempt to ward off the likes of Real Madrid and Chelsea, who've shown interest in the Dutchman.
Van de Ven is an indispensable member of the Lilywhites backline and scored what was perhaps their goal of the season against FC Copenhagen recently, mimicking Son Heung-min's famous Puskas winner with a mazy run from deep inside his own half.
Interest in the 24-year-old is inevitable, with Hoddle now commenting on the defender's long-term future.
Glenn Hoddle tips van de Ven to snub Tottenham contract offer
Amid claims that Spurs are eager to tie down their superstar centre-back, Hoddle has now told Capital Football that he expects van de Ven to snub Tottenham's advances over a new deal.
Hoddle adds that he is the club's 'only' world-class player, and could ply his trade at basically any team in the world.
"They are looking to sign him now on a long contract," Hoddle said.
"I don’t think he will sign.
"But he’s still got three years on his contract. I think they will wanna try and keep him because he is a world-class performer and probably the only one that we have who is world-class.
"When I say world-class I mean he’d get into any team, he could go into Man City, Liverpool…you name it Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain… everyone would want him because he’s that good.
"But they need to improve this season there’s no doubt about it… otherwise we will be mid-table. “
The former Wolfsburg star was also a vital member of Ange Postecoglou's team and key to the Australian's high line. Whenever van de Ven was absent through injury, you noticed, and he'd be an equally hard player to replace for Frank.
Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is the only Spurs star to play more Premier League minutes this season than van de Ven, highlighting just how pivotal he is for Tottenham's new boss.
Replacing him would be a near-impossible task, but luckily for the club, he's already contracted until 2029.