Tottenham Hotspur are in the relegation zone, two points adrift of West Ham in 17th place, after a 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest and a defeat in Roberto De Zerbi's first match in charge. The club's crisis has sparked interest in defender Micky van de Ven, with Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United among the potential suitors.
Tottenham's season has unravelled rapidly. They lost 3-0 to Nottingham Forest, and West Ham's victory left them in the bottom three. Roberto De Zerbi was appointed as manager after Igor Tudor's dismissal, but his tenure began with a defeat to Sunderland. With only six games remaining, the club faces the real possibility of relegation.
We know in football how important pace is going forward... I think Micky van de Ven is one of the quickest, if not the quickest, in the Premier League. So, yeah, he'd certainly be one who's on the radar.
Micky van de Ven's future has become a major talking point. According to talkSPORT, Tottenham have placed a £100 million valuation on the Dutch defender. Multiple reports have linked Liverpool with a move for Van de Ven, while Chelsea and Manchester United are also monitoring the situation. Former players have weighed in on his potential transfer.
According to Daily Mirror - Main, Didi Hamann believes Liverpool need a player with Van de Ven's speed. Tim Sherwood, also speaking to Daily Mirror - Main, described Van de Ven as the obvious choice for Liverpool at left centre-back. However, Dean Saunders questioned whether Van de Ven has the football intelligence for Liverpool. Glen Johnson has also expressed reservations about Van de Ven's fit for Liverpool.
Micky van de Ven is the obvious choice for Liverpool this summer in that left centre-back position.
Liverpool's defensive concerns are well-documented. They missed out on signing Marc Guehi, who joined Manchester City. The club has agreed a deal for Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for the 2026/27 season, but immediate reinforcements are needed. Ibrahima Konate's future is uncertain, Joe Gomez could leave this summer, and Virgil van Dijk will be 35 by the start of next season. Liverpool spent £450 million last year and could finish the season without silverware.
Chelsea are sixth in the Premier League table, six points outside the top four with seven games remaining. They were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Arsenal and lost 8-2 on aggregate to PSG in the Champions League first knockout round. According to Metro - Main, Joe Cole described Van de Ven as a brilliant addition for Chelsea.
Micky van de Ven from Tottenham. I think he's looking like he wants to leave and I think he would be a brilliant addition for Chelsea. They want to play that high line and you need a defender with pace and, you know, a good one-on-one defender. He's brilliant.
Manchester United have also been linked. According to Metro - Main, Rio Ferdinand suggested the club should consider signing Van de Ven and Djed Spence if Tottenham are relegated. Louis Saha, also speaking to Metro - Main, described Van de Ven as an exciting addition who could help United to the next level.
The uncertainty surrounding Tottenham's fate and Van de Ven's future leaves several questions unanswered. Will Tottenham be relegated? Will Van de Ven leave if they are? Which club is most likely to sign him? What is the actual transfer fee Tottenham would accept? And will Roberto De Zerbi remain as manager next season? These unknowns will shape the summer transfer window.
None right now, no. Can't think of any that I'd take, especially the way they're playing now. Van de Ven, maybe. Van de Ven and Djed Spence, actually. Djed Spence.
We have players in attacking areas and on the wings, defensively we have a lot of options, but Micky van de Ven would be an exciting addition if he is available. He is the calibre of player that can help United to the next level.