Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have now opened talks to sign Wolfsburg central defender Micky van de Ven.
Spurs have been extremely busy over the last couple of days, with the North London club confirming Guglielmo Vicario’s arrival from Empoli on Tuesday and reportedly on the verge of wrapping up a deal to sign James Maddison from Leicester City (The Evening Standard).
If Romano’s latest update is to be believed, the Lilywhites are now looking to make their third signing of the transfer window with van de Ven now said to have emerged as one of their main central defensive targets.
The journalist reveals that the 22-year-old, who is quickly emerging as one of the best young central defenders in the Bundesliga, is open to a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 08: Micky van den Ven of Wolfsburg celebrates victory after the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund at Volkswagen Arena on November 08, 2022 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)
He wrote on Twitter: “Tottenham have opened direct talks with Wolfsburg for Micky van de Ven. Dutch centre back is among top targets.
“Verbal proposal set to be submitted as van de Ven is keen on the move.
“Edmond Tapsoba remains among options on Spurs list — but he’s more expensive.”
The Dutch international is known for his remarkable pace, having been recorded as the ninth-fastest player in the German top flight last season.
EXCL: Tottenham have opened direct talks with Wolfsburg for Micky van de Ven. Dutch centre back is among top targets. 🚨⚪️ #THFC
Verbal proposal set to be submitted as van de Ven is keen on the move.
Edmond Tapsoba remains among options on Spurs list — but he’s more expensive. pic.twitter.com/BOMs1qHFa6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2023
Van der Ven, who has been on international duty with the Dutch U21s at the Euros is also attracting interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool (Daily Mail).
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It seems like Tottenham are determined to deliver three priority signings (goalkeeper, attacking midfielder and a left-sided centre-back) before the start of pre-season so that Ange Postecoglou has the best chance of getting off to a positive start for the campaign ahead.
Romano adds that while Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba remains on Tottenham’s wishlist, he is a more expensive option than the Dutchman. Personally, I think Tapsoba would be our first choice and conversations are taking place as a fall-back for the Dutchman.
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