Tottenham Hotspur would not entertain the sale of Micky van de Ven in the remotest next summer, despite talk of a move away.
Van de Ven has been linked with Liverpool, given the fact that Spurs have been really struggling under Thomas Frank this season.
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The Dutch defender is one of the best in Europe and would have the pick of the clubs were he to become available at some stage.
However, the North London club have no desire to sell him anytime soon and hold the power given his contract situation.
Micky van de Ven is not unhappy at Tottenham
Talk of Micky van de Ven being unhappy at Tottenham Hotspur is premature at this stage, according to Paul O’Keefe.
Tottenham would command a British transfer record fee for Van de Ven, therefore, any deal for the Dutch international would be very tricky.
Asked whether Van de Ven is unhappy at Spurs, O’Keefe told The Whistle Blows: “These Dutch people don’t mess around; if they have something to say, they’ll say it. If he’s got an issue, he will come out. He spoke to Gary Neville interview. He’s quite forthright.
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“He’s been vocal where he’s gone up to Thomas Frank visually in games. So I don’t think he’s shy of saying his two pennies’ worth. I don’t think that he’s necessarily unhappy at all.”
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Will Van de Ven sign a new deal with Spurs?
Right now, Spurs have all the power as the 24-year-old is under contract until 2029, and the Lilywhites would not entertain a sale. Tottenham could even look to open contract talks with Van de Ven to try to extend his current deal.
“I don’t believe Tottenham would entertain a sale in the remotest. So there’s absolutely no chance they’d sell him this summer. No way.”
“I would imagine the first thing they’ll be doing is trying to negotiate an extension. So yeah, that situation doesn’t concern me. He’s got like three and a half years left on his deal,” added O’Keefe.
Losing Van de Ven would be a huge blow for Spurs, but for the moment, that looks unlikely to happen anytime soon.
Gary Lineker hails Micky van de Ven’s goal-scoring
Gary Lineker has been so impressed by Van de Ven’s goal-scoring this season, as the defender now has seven in all competitions this season.
Lineker told The Rest Is Football: “Interesting stat, only Richarlison with eight goals has scored more for Spurs than Micky van de Ven, who’s got seven in all competitions this season. He looks like he could probably play up front.
“Romero’s got one or two as well added to that. They’ve scored, I think, nine via defenders, which is more than any other side in the Premier League.”