Liverpool and Chelsea set to Battle in the Race to Sign 24-year-old Spurs Star – Report

According to a report highlighted by Caught Offside, Liverpool and Chelsea are closely monitoring Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven as the Dutchman continues to impress in North London. The original article, citing The Boy Hotspur, notes that the 24-year-old is attracting attention not only from Premier League rivals but also from European giants Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Van de Ven joined Tottenham from Wolfsburg and has rapidly established himself as one of the most dependable defenders in the league. His blend of pace, composure and tactical awareness has made him central to Spurs’ progress. The report underlines that he is currently on “quite a low salary at Spurs, and one imagines that could harm their chances of keeping him.”

Growing Interest in Van de Ven

The development of Van de Ven has been remarkable. Tottenham were seen by many as a smart stepping stone when he arrived from the Bundesliga, but he has surpassed expectations. “Van de Ven perhaps rightly chose Tottenham as a good stepping stone club a couple of years ago, but he’ll likely feel he could play at an even higher level now,” the report explains.

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Liverpool are believed to view him as a potential long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk. At 24, Van de Ven represents the right age profile to transition smoothly into Arne Slot’s side. Chelsea meanwhile are seeking stability at the back, and Van de Ven could offer precisely that as they look to rebuild their defence.

Spurs Facing Familiar Concerns

For Tottenham, this interest will feel uncomfortably familiar. The club has often had to part with prized assets, including Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and Luka Modric. As the report stresses, “Tottenham have often had to sell some of their star names down the years, such as Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and Luka Modric.”

Van de Ven is already competing in the Champions League with Spurs this season, but the lack of consistency in qualifying for Europe’s top competition is an underlying issue. As the piece highlights, “he’s also a clear upgrade on Chelsea’s current defensive options” and Liverpool’s trajectory could be even more attractive. The reality of superior financial packages offered elsewhere will heighten Spurs supporters’ anxiety.

Strategic Move for Liverpool and Chelsea

What makes this situation so intriguing is the timing. Liverpool are planning beyond Van Dijk’s eventual departure, and Van de Ven ticks many boxes. Chelsea’s project, though less advanced, still requires reliable cornerstones. Both clubs can offer more lucrative contracts, but more importantly, a stage to challenge consistently at the very top of domestic and European football.

For Spurs, the key lies in both rewarding Van de Ven with an improved contract and ensuring tangible success under their current regime. Without these assurances, it seems inevitable that clubs of Liverpool and Chelsea’s calibre will test Tottenham’s resolve sooner rather than later.

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As Liverpool supporters, the mention of Micky van de Ven naturally raises excitement. Arne Slot has built a side that already looks balanced, disciplined and ruthless, but one area that inevitably needs addressing is life after Virgil van Dijk. The captain has been a monumental figure, but at 34 in 2025, succession planning is unavoidable.

Van de Ven appears tailor-made for that role. He is fast, dominant in duels and already has Premier League experience. Slot’s system relies on defenders who can operate in advanced areas, cover ground quickly and remain composed in transitions. Van de Ven’s profile mirrors those demands, which is why he has quickly become one of the most coveted defenders in the division.

There is also the reality that Liverpool have regained their pulling power after winning the Premier League title last season and beginning this campaign with four straight wins. With Champions League football guaranteed and a squad in its prime, the club represents one of the most attractive destinations in world football.

For supporters, the prospect of Van de Ven lining up alongside Ibrahima Konaté or Marc Guehi in the future is an exciting one. Tottenham will no doubt fight to keep him, but if the financials and ambition are right, Liverpool could land their ideal successor to Van Dijk.

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