Real Madrid are interested in summer move for Tottenham star who’s been solid at the back.
Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of securing Micky van de Ven to a new long-term contract have suffered a significant blow, with TEAMtalk understanding that talks have been shelved until the summer as the club focuses entirely on Premier League survival.
The timing could hardly be worse. Van de Ven has been one of Tottenham’s standout performers throughout a desperately difficult season, making 25 Premier League appearances, scoring four goals, and captaining the side on multiple occasions. The original plan was to reward him with a deal placing him among the club’s highest earners, alongside Cristian Romero and Conor Gallagher. That plan is now on hold indefinitely.
More concerning for Spurs is the revelation that Van de Ven himself currently has serious doubts about his future at the club. Sources close to the 24-year-old suggest he is weighing his options, with questions over the club’s direction and long-term prospects weighing heavily, though his immediate focus remains on helping Tottenham avoid relegation.
Real Madrid have been monitoring the situation closely and are understood to have been informed of Van de Ven’s contract status. With David Alaba set to leave and Antonio Rudiger’s future uncertain, the Spanish giants are in the market for a left-sided central defender and Van de Ven fits their requirements precisely. Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck is another name on their list, but Van de Ven is considered a top target.
Chelsea and Liverpool are also interested in Van de Ven beside Real Madrid
Chelsea and Liverpool are also keeping a close eye on developments. Liverpool, in particular view the Dutchman as a potential successor to Ibrahima Konate, who could leave Anfield on a free transfer in the summer.
Elsewhere in the Tottenham camp, TEAMtalk reports that Cristian Romero is expected to leave the club in the summer, regardless of whether Spurs stay up or go down, with the club already exploring replacements. Additionally, Rangers are keen to re-sign teenage winger Mikey Moore on loan next season, though Tottenham would likely block that move if they are relegated, keeping him available for a Championship campaign instead.
For a club already battling on so many fronts, the prospect of losing their best defender on a free transfer would represent a catastrophic outcome to an already catastrophic season.