Tottenham to demand £115m for Micky van de Ven as Barcelona and Liverpool show interest | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur are braced for bids for Micky van de Ven, who is attracting interest from Barcelona and Liverpool.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Spurs have slapped a whopping £115 million asking price on the Netherlands international in a bid to ward off potential suitors.

The 25-year-old centre-back has three years left on his contract with Spurs, but speculation about his long-term future has dominated the headlines.

Tottenham have tried to secure his long-term commitment by opening talks over a new contract, but negotiations have stalled in recent weeks.

Tottenham are reluctant to part ways with Van de Ven, who is a key part of the club’s long-term plans under new manager Roberto De Zerbi.

While Van de Ven is reluctant to pledge his allegiance to the club, Tottenham are still in a strong negotiating position and will demand an earth-shattering fee to let him go.

Van de Ven has grown into one of the most highly regarded centre-backs in European football since joining Tottenham, drawing interest from several top clubs.

Former Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld has described Van de Ven as ‘one of the best in the world’.

After being part of a Spurs side that finished 17th in back-to-back Premier League seasons, Van de Ven is reportedly ready to jump ship this summer.

He wants to take the next step in his career and would welcome the opportunity to join either Barcelona or Liverpool.

Tottenham’s asking price will ward off Barcelona, who are looking to invest their summer budget wisely after finding some semblance of financial stability.

Liverpool may be looking to test the waters later in the transfer window, especially after losing Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid on a free transfer.

However, any deal for Van de Ven will likely set a new world record transfer for a defender, eclipsing Harry Maguire’s move to Manchester United.