Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly expected to sign 22-year-old Dutch defender Micky van de Ven from Wolfsburg this summer.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are now advancing in talks with Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg to sign Micky van de Ven. And a deal for the 22-year-old defender could be wrapped up soon.
The 22-year-old was one of the best young defenders in the Bundesliga this past season, and he could prove to be a quality long-term investment for the Premier League club. Recent reports suggested Tottenham had submitted a verbal offer for the youngster.
Meanwhile, Tottenham have been linked with a number of central defenders this summer. So it will be interesting to see if they can secure the 22-year-old Dutch centre-back’s signature in the coming weeks.
He has the potential to develop into a reliable Premier League defender and will certainly prove to be an upgrade on some of Tottenham’s current options. Spurs will need to tighten up defensively if they want to do well next season.
Tottenham are advancing in talks with Wolfsburg for Micky van de Ven — told the agreement between clubs is now close. 🚨⚪️ #THFC
Negotiations are underway and talks on Monday were really positive, waiting for key details. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/dwm6GQDr4m
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 10, 2023
Van de Ven will look to take the next step in his development. And regular football in the Premier League could help him improve as a player. He is still only 22 and the player is likely to improve further with coaching and experience.
Working under someone like Ange Postecoglou could help the player fulfil his potential. The Australian manager has a reputation for getting the best out of his players, and he could help the 22-year-old succeed in the Premier League.
Van de Ven is versatile enough to operate as a central defender as well as a left-back. His versatility will be an added bonus for Tottenham next season. The north London giants must look to get the deal done before the new season begins. They have already improved their goalkeeping department and the midfield with the signings of Guglielmo Vicario and James Maddison.
Signing a quality central defender will give them a formidable unit to compete with. Tottenham will be desperate to return to the Champions League, and these signings will certainly help them achieve their objectives next season. If Tottenham can sign him for a reasonable price, the move could look like a master stroke in the long run.
