Overview

• CaughtOffside, citing The Boy Hotspur, reports Liverpool and Chelsea are monitoring Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven.
• The same report says Spurs are prepared to double his salary to about £100,000 per week to encourage a long-term commitment.
• OneFootball, citing Fichajes, reports Real Madrid have placed the defender at the top of a shortlist for a planned defensive rebuild targeting summer 2026.
• Tottenham are described as valuing Van de Ven at around €80 million and viewing him as a cornerstone, a stance that could complicate any negotiations.
• Since joining from Wolfsburg in 2023, the 24-year-old Netherlands international has made over 40 appearances for Spurs, enhancing his market profile.