The Athletic have revealed that Tottenham’s pursuit of Wolfsburg centre-back Micky Van de Ven is currently not progressing.
The report states that an agreement between Spurs and Wolfsburg is not yet close but the North London club ‘could try again’ to resurrect the deal.
Tottenham are said to have been left with the impression that the Bundesliga side do not wish to sell the centre-back but other sources allegedly believe the defender will be allowed to leave if there is a sufficiently big enough offer.
Spurs struggling to sign Micky Van de Ven
The outlet explains that the challenge for Tottenham or any other potential suitor is that Van de Ven signed a new deal just months ago and is contracted to Wolfsburg until 2027, which is why the German side are under no pressure to sell the player. The Athletic add that agreeing personal terms with the 22-year-old is not an issue for Spurs, with the deal now depending on striking an agreement with Wolfsburg.
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It does appear as if Tottenham have now shifted their attention away from Van de Ven and Tapsoba, and towards a deal for Tosin Adarabioyo, if they can beat Monaco to him (FootMercato).
I still expect Spurs to go back in for either the Wolfsburg or the Leverkusen star, but perhaps the Lilywhites are first waiting for the Kane sale to go through first.
