Tottenham have ‘forcefully entered the scene’ to sign player – ‘Taking first steps’ to get deal done
Ever since it became apparent that Barcelona were indeed willing to negotiate the exit of Franck Kessié this summer, Tottenham have been mentioned.
The Spanish media brought Spurs into the fray quite strongly this week, and now the Italian media have heard the same, with both Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport discussing the matter on Friday.
The latter of the two point out that Tottenham appear to have ‘forcefully entered the scene’ for the midfielder, and are ready to give Barcelona €15m ‘without any particular problems’ for what would be a permanent transfer.
As has been mentioned elsewhere, the idea of a move to the Premier League is one he finds quite enticing, and even with Spurs out of Europe next season, the move could take place.
Gazzetta dello Sport corroborate some of this, and add that Tottenham are ‘taking the first steps’ to take Kessié away from right under Juventus’ noses, who have been trying to sort out some sort of deal with Barcelona for a while.
Therefore, it seems that regardless of what is happening with Harry Kane in London, there is some movement from behind the scenes at Tottenham for the Ivory Coast international.
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Tottenham negotiating deal for Micky van de Ven
Ange Postecoglou recently admitted Tottenham Hotspur are on the hunt for a centre-back and the Lilwhites have been linked with Edmond Tapsoba, Gleison Bremer, Levi Colwill, Harry Maguire, Victor Nelsson and Clement Lenglet, but Fabrizio Romano says they’re negotiating a deal for Micky van de Ven.
The 22-year-old joined Vfl Wolfsburg from FC Volendam in 2021 and has gone on to make 41 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal with three assists. Van de Ven has been a regular at the Volkswagen Arena, missing just one game all last season, but he isn’t Spurs’ first choice.
Romano wrote in his Caught Offside column: ‘Tottenham also have an interest in Wolfsburg centre-back Micky van de Ven, as they have a strategy of negotiating with a few different players before attacking the target they really want. The issue is Tapsoba is more expensive than Van de Ven.’
Spurs may have to pay up to £50m for Tapsoba while Van de Ven could be available for £30m this summer. Both are young talented defenders in the Bundesliga who would shore up Spurs’ backline after last season’s disappointment, but it remains to be seen which one will be signed.
Strengthen
Only five teams had a better defence in the league than Van de Ven’s Wolfsburg (48 goals conceded). The Netherlands U21 international boasted more tackles per game (1.4) than Davinson Sanchez (1.3), Eric Dier (0.9) and Japhet Tanganga (0.8) too, so he’d be a good addition if they can’t land Tapsoba.
After conceding a staggering 63 goals from 38 Premier League games in 2022/23, Postecoglou had no choice but to make changes to his defence. Davinson Sanchez looked set to sign for Spartak Moscow before getting cold feet in moving to Russia, but it’s clear he’s still surplus to requirements.
Ange Postecoglou recently admitted Tottenham Hotspur are on the hunt for a centre-back and the Lilwhites have been linked with Edmond Tapsoba, Gleison Bremer, Levi Colwill, Harry Maguire, Victor Nelsson and Clement Lenglet, but Fabrizio Romano says they’re negotiating a deal for Micky van de Ven.
The 22-year-old joined Vfl Wolfsburg from FC Volendam in 2021 and has gone on to make 41 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal with three assists. Van de Ven has been a regular at the Volkswagen Arena, missing just one game all last season, but he isn’t Spurs’ first choice.
Romano wrote in his Caught Offside column: ‘Tottenham also have an interest in Wolfsburg centre-back Micky van de Ven, as they have a strategy of negotiating with a few different players before attacking the target they really want. The issue is Tapsoba is more expensive than Van de Ven.’
Spurs may have to pay up to £50m for Tapsoba while Van de Ven could be available for £30m this summer. Both are young talented defenders in the Bundesliga who would shore up Spurs’ backline after last season’s disappointment, but it remains to be seen which one will be signed.
Strengthen
Only five teams had a better defence in the league than Van de Ven’s Wolfsburg (48 goals conceded). The Netherlands U21 international boasted more tackles per game (1.4) than Davinson Sanchez (1.3), Eric Dier (0.9) and Japhet Tanganga (0.8) too, so he’d be a good addition if they can’t land Tapsoba.
After conceding a staggering 63 goals from 38 Premier League games in 2022/23, Postecoglou had no choice but to make changes to his defence. Davinson Sanchez looked set to sign for Spartak Moscow before getting cold feet in moving to Russia, but it’s clear he’s still surplus to requirement
Joe Rodon spent last season out on loan while Japhet Tanganga struggled for playing time, so they’re players with uncertain futures. Postecoglou is sure to sell at least one existing defender to make way for a new arrival, so time will tell who gets the chop.
Parting company with an out-of-favour player also means Spurs will generate money that can go towards the replacement.
