Tottenham Hotspur star Micky van de Ven is attracting attention from Liverpool and Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur are determined to keep hold of defensive lynchpin Micky van de Ven amid growing interest from Liverpool and Chelsea. Reports suggest Spurs are preparing to double the Dutchman’s weekly wage to ensure he remains central to the club’s long-term project.
Since arriving at Spurs, Van de Ven has quickly established himself as one of the Premier League’s most reliable defenders. His blistering pace and imposing strength have been key to Tottenham’s defensive record this season, with Ange Postecoglou’s men conceding just one goal in five games prior to the recent 2-2 draw with Brighton.
Alongside Cristian Romero, he has formed one of the division’s most promising centre-back pairings. Their blend of aggression, composure, and athleticism has given Spurs a solid foundation to build upon, and breaking up that partnership would represent a significant blow.
Interest from rivals Spurs cannot ignore
Liverpool’s admiration for Van de Ven is particularly noteworthy as they prepare for life after Ibrahima Konaté. The French defender is expected to leave Anfield at the end of the season, with Real Madrid strongly linked. With Van de Ven boasting a stellar record alongside Virgil van Dijk in the Netherlands national team, 13 games, nine wins, and fewer than one goal conceded per game, he is seen as a natural successor.
Chelsea, too, are monitoring his situation, though Tottenham are acting quickly. According to The Boy Hotspur (h/t Teamtalk), Spurs are ready to bump his wages from £50,000 to £100,000 per week, sending a clear message that Van de Ven is integral to their future. On his current terms, wealthy rivals could easily tempt him away, but with a new deal on the table, Spurs hope to shut down any advances.
From a Tottenham perspective, securing Van de Ven’s future should be a no-brainer. He has already proven to be one of the smartest signings of recent years, and his synergy with Romero is the backbone of the team’s defensive stability. Letting him slip away to a direct rival like Liverpool or Chelsea would be a major step backward.
Thankfully, Spurs appear proactive, and doubling his wages shows the club has learned from past mistakes of waiting too long to reward key players. Van de Ven is not just vital now, he is the type of defender Tottenham can build around for the next decade. Keeping him sends the right message that this is a club no longer content with losing its best talents but determined to compete at the very top. With the Lewis family keen to make winning silverware a habit, it makes sense for us to retain our best players.
