The defender’s future at Tottenham has come under the spotlight once again as the club’s Premier League struggles continue to grow.
Tottenham need to ensure they retain their key players during the ongoing transfer window for the second half of the campaign. Prolific centre-back Micky van de Ven is one of the players facing an uncertain future at N17 following the club’s Premier League struggles. The Dutchman has been one of the standout performers for a side that has struggled to find rhythm and consistency in their performances.
The 24-year-old has already shown on several occasions why he is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League this season. He has made an impact at both ends of the pitch, scoring six goals in all competitions for the North Londoners while also helping them register 11 clean sheets under Thomas Frank. Van de Ven has cemented his place in the starting eleven through his impressive displays under the Danish tactician.
His fantastic solo goal against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League proved that he is more than just a defender in this Spurs side. The Dutchman ran the length of the pitch with the ball seemingly glued to his feet before calmly slotting it past the opposition goalkeeper from close range. Not only that, Van de Ven has also shown strong leadership qualities in the absence of Cristian Romero this season, captaining the side on several occasions during the first half of the campaign.
Micky van de Ven faces the prospect of leaving Tottenham in the winter
There is a growing sense of uncertainty surrounding Micky van de Ven’s long-term future at Tottenham. The Dutchman is reportedly unconvinced by the club’s long-term project at N17 and has shown no intention of extending his stay due to their ongoing Premier League struggles. It comes as no surprise that he would be keen to explore a new challenge if the right opportunity presents itself during the winter window.
Recent reports suggest the 24-year-old has been linked with a potential move to Liverpool as the reigning Premier League champions look to strengthen their defence for the remainder of the campaign. There is an urgent need to bring in a player who could slot in alongside Virgil van Dijk in the starting eleven and possibly replace him in the team from next season onwards. The Reds believe Van de Ven is the ideal candidate to fulfil that role at Anfield.
It appears Liverpool are not wasting any time as they look to lure the Dutchman to Merseyside. As per Fichajes, the Reds are determined to get a deal over the line and are prepared to offer £78m to the North London club for Van de Ven’s services in the coming weeks. The same report claims that a move to Anfield is seen as an exciting prospect for the 24-year-old, who remains eager to take the next step in his young career.
Selling Micky van de Ven to a direct Premier League rival would not reflect well on Spurs’ long-term ambitions. The Dutchman is one of the cornerstones of their project and is heavily relied upon to steady the ship at N17 following recent struggles in domestic competitions. Fans will also be hoping that the 24-year-old chooses to remain in North London until the end of the season before making a final decision on his future.
Will we see Van de Ven switch his allegiance midway through the season? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain… these are testing times for Spurs under Thomas Frank.
