Tottenham have no intention of parting ways with Micky van de Ven this summer, despite ongoing links with Liverpool and Barcelona.
According to Fabrizio Romano, no move is currently being prepared by either club, with Spurs considering the Dutch defender a vital figure in Roberto De Zerbi’s long-term plans.
The stance from North London is clear: Van de Ven is not for sale.
That news will be welcomed by Tottenham fans as the club looks to rebuild under De Zerbi following a disappointing campaign. Retaining key players is viewed as just as important as bringing in new faces.
Van de Ven’s blistering pace, recovery ability, and composure in possession make him an ideal fit for De Zerbi’s high-intensity, attacking style of football.
De Zerbi sees Van de Ven as untouchable
The Dutch international has already spoken positively about his new manager. In an interview with Tottenham’s official website, he revealed that De Zerbi told him: “I’m going to rely on you,” underlining how highly he is valued.
Both Liverpool and Barcelona have been credited with interest in the defender, while previous reports suggested Spurs were unwilling to consider offers even from Europe’s elite clubs.
Liverpool interest unlikely to materialise
From Tottenham’s perspective, allowing Van de Ven to leave would make little sense. The club has strengthened its defence with the arrival of Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, but Van de Ven remains a cornerstone of De Zerbi’s project.
Spurs are determined to build around the 24-year-old rather than profit from his sale, and neither Liverpool nor Barcelona are expected to make significant progress in pursuit of his signature.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are still expected to target a new centre-back following Ibrahima Konaté’s move to Real Madrid and could accelerate their search in the coming weeks, but Van de Ven is not expected to be part of those plans.
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