Tottenham fans are seeing the best of the Tottenham star this season.
Tottenham are keen to retain their key players in the coming months as the club looks to return to winning ways in the Premier League and secure European qualification. The Lilywhites cannot afford to lose players like Micky van de Ven, who has been linked with a potential summer move to Liverpool. The Dutchman is a vital member of the squad at N17 and is highly valued by the club.
Van de Ven has arguably been one of the standout performers for the North Londoners this season. He has taken significant strides under Thomas Frank, playing a crucial role at both ends of the pitch. The Dutchman has helped Spurs keep 13 clean sheets across all competitions, forming a strong partnership with Cristian Romero at the back. In addition, the 24-year-old has also chipped in with seven goals in all competitions, making him the club’s second-highest scorer this season.
Micky van de Ven opened the scoring for Tottenham vs. Burnley.
Micky van de Ven opened the scoring for Tottenham vs. Burnley.
Despite his age, the prolific centre-back commands authority in the dressing room. He has grown in stature and has even been considered for a leadership role under Thomas Frank this season. Van de Ven has captained the side on multiple occasions during Cristian Romero’s absence, further underlining that he possesses the qualities needed to become a long-term leader and help guide the club back to where it belongs.
Micky van de Ven’s price tag gives Tottenham the edge over potential suitors
It comes as no surprise that Micky van de Ven is attracting interest from top clubs this season. The £90,000-a-week Dutchman has made remarkable improvements to his game, continuing to play an influential role for the Lilywhites at both ends of the pitch. He has consistently demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League and why Liverpool are keen on signing him as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk.
John Wenham, however, believes that Spurs are right to place a £100m valuation on the Dutchman, especially as they have no intention of selling Van de Ven to a direct Premier League rival in Liverpool. Speaking to Tottenham News, Wenham said,
“Come the summer, van de Ven will have three years of Premier League experience under his belt, he’ll be a Europa League winner, a full Dutch international, will go to the World Cup at a very young age still, and has got experience in both the Premier League and the Bundesliga.”
The Lilywhite Rose owner added,
“Tottenham, looking at the values other players go for, would be charging in excess of £100million. People will say, ‘but Marc Guehi was only £20m,’ but he was only £20m because he had six months left on his contract and could have gone for free.”
Wenham believes that Van de Ven’s price tag is justified when taking into account how impressive the Dutchman has been for Spurs in recent years. The 24-year-old has already proven his worth in the Premier League, helped the Lilywhites end their long-standing trophy drought, and secured a regular place in the Netherlands national team. That is why Tottenham are demanding £100m for his services, especially considering that a soon-to-be free agent like Marc Guehi was sold for £20m this month with just six months remaining on his Crystal Palace contract.
Should Tottenham cash-in on Micky van de Ven right now?
Tottenham fans have been enjoying watching the best of Micky van de Ven this season. The Dutchman is finally fulfilling his potential, establishing himself as one of the standout defenders in the Premier League despite his side’s inconsistency. It is daunting to imagine just how effective the 24-year-old could be if he were playing in a more stable side consistently competing for major honours.
From a financial perspective, it could make sense to cash in on Van de Ven. Football is unpredictable, and a serious injury at any point could significantly affect a player’s market value. At present, Van de Ven’s stock is at an all-time high, placing the Lilywhites in a strong position to command a fee in the region of £100m for his services. That money could then be reinvested into strengthening other areas of the squad.
However, it must also be acknowledged that losing a player of Van de Ven’s quality would have a major impact on the team. Tottenham are aiming to close the gap on their rivals and challenge for major trophies in the coming years. They cannot achieve that if they become a stepping stone for elite players and allow other clubs to strengthen themselves by acquiring their best assets.