Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is reportedly not among the highest-earners at the club, and the north London outfit have to prioritise tieing him down to a new deal immediately.
Van de Ven played a crucial role in Spurs' 3-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday evening, scoring twice from set-pieces in the first half to give his side a comfortable lead going into the break. The Dutch centre-back has been a key player for the club since his arrival, and he's undoubtedly one of the first names on the team sheet when fit.
Van de Ven made the move to Spurs during the summer transfer window in 2023, signing on the dotted line for a fee of around £43m from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. Described as 'exceptional' by former Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp, losing Van de Ven won't be on the wishlist of Spurs and Thomas Frank, and it could be time to be thinking about a new contract.
Tottenham Must Tie Down Micky Van De Ven ASAP
Tottenham now have to be looking to extend Van de Ven's contract, and more important, offering him new and increased terms after the news that emerged this week. The Evening Standard have claimed that Van de Ven isn't believed to be among the highest earners at Tottenham, and considering his importance to the side, that's perhaps unfair.
Van de Ven doesn't appear to be pushing for a departure, but Spurs need to offer him a more lucrative contract to prevent his head from turning. The report from The Evening Standard also adds that Spanish giants Real Madrid have also been linked with a move.
It's a bit of a worrying situation for Tottenham, who are signing a host of new players who could be earning more than Van de Ven, despite the Dutch defender being arguably one of their most important players. Potential interest from Madrid is also a concern, so Spurs need to immediately prioritise offering Van de Ven a new deal, putting him on a similar salary to their highest earners at the club.