Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to sit down with Micky van de Ven over a new contract, aiming to tie the Dutch defender to the club for the long haul. Per TeamTalk, there’s a growing sense of confidence at Spurs that Van de Ven can now be convinced to stay, a shift from earlier fears he’d push for an exit this summer.
Earlier in the window, Van de Ven had shown little appetite for extending his stay and was reportedly weighing up a move elsewhere, with both Liverpool and Manchester United credited with interest — Liverpool said to be his preferred choice. Tottenham, though, were adamant about holding on to one of their prized assets and set a steep price tag on their centre-back.
The turning point appears to be Roberto De Zerbi’s arrival. Since taking over, the Italian has brought a renewed sense of belief to the club, both in the dressing room and beyond. That’s been backed up with serious spending — over £225 million committed to Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, with a £60 million move for Savinho reportedly close and a striker signing still being pursued. TeamTalk suggests De Zerbi’s vision has played a big part in changing Van de Ven’s thinking, with encouraging talks between his camp and the club over the summer paving the way for formal contract discussions.
Leadership is also shaping up as a major factor. With Cristian Romero continuing to draw transfer speculation, Spurs are covering their bases — and if he departs before the window shuts, Van de Ven is seen as a frontrunner to inherit the captaincy. Already regarded as one of the squad’s key voices, he’s said to be central to De Zerbi’s long-term plans. Pedro Porro’s recent contract extension is being pointed to internally as further proof of the manager’s positive influence, with hopes Van de Ven follows suit.
Locking down Van de Ven would mean more than just keeping a top defender — it would be a strong signal that Tottenham’s rebuild under De Zerbi is winning over key players. Just months ago, his exit looked likely; now, the club senses a genuine chance to secure his future.
Verdict
This is one of the more promising storylines of the summer for Spurs fans. Van de Ven’s pace, defensive strength and composure have made him one of the squad’s most valuable players, and the idea of him stepping into a leadership role only adds to the appeal.
Big-money signings have already shown Tottenham mean business this window, but getting Van de Ven to commit could carry just as much weight. Nothing’s official yet, but Spurs are hopeful this turns into one of their biggest wins of the summer.
