Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven is a target for clubs like Real Madrid and Liverpool.
However, the central defender is happy in North London, and Tottenham are hoping to agree on a new deal with him. According to Mick Brown, Tottenham are pretty confident of securing an agreement over a new contract with the 24-year-old central defender.
Tottenham want a new deal for Micky van de Ven
“Tottenham want Van de Ven to commit his future to the club,” he told Football Insider.
“They want to put an end to the speculation and any interest from clubs like Real Madrid and the others who have been linked over the summer.
“He’s been brilliant since he went to Tottenham and everybody there seems to love him.
“The way he plays is perfect for the way Frank wants his team to play, and there’s no way the manager will want to lose one of his most important players.
“I can’t see any situation in which Tottenham would want to lose him, to be honest.
“So from their point of view, it makes sense that they want to get him tied down to a new contract, and I think they’re pretty confident they can get it done.”
Spurs must keep Van de Ven
He is one of their top players, and retaining him at the club would be a significant boost. Tottenham will be hoping to fight for trophies regularly, and they need players of his calibre at the club. The Netherlands International has been outstanding in the Premier League since joining Tottenham, and he has no reason to force an exit from the club yet.
They have secured Champions League qualification and have also recently won a European trophy. They have brought in quality players, and they have a quality manager like Thomas Frank. The Dutch International defender will hope to win major trophies with Tottenham in the coming seasons.
Meanwhile, it is no surprise that Liverpool and Real Madrid are keen on him. The Spanish outfit need more defensive depth, and Liverpool are likely to lose Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer in the summer. They will need to replace the Frenchman, and signing a proven performer in the Premier League would be a wise decision. The Netherlands International could make an instant impact.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.