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Brighton and Tottenham agree £50m deal for defender Luka Vuskovic as Spurs retain sell-on clause

Brighton have reached an agreement with Tottenham to sign highly-rated teenage defender Luka Vuskovic in a deal worth up to £50 million. The...

JULY 1 • goal

Brighton and Tottenham agree £50m deal for defender Luka Vuskovic as Spurs retain sell-on clause

Records two shots Van de Ven recorded two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 1-1 (4-3) penalty shootout loss versus Morocco.

Impact Van de Ven would be given a role on the left flank of the midfield Monday, as the Dutch would go with a 3-4-3 as they tried to deal with the speed and creativity of Achraf Hakimi on that side of the pitch. This would lead him to a tackle, two interceptions and two shots, although he only completed seven passes, a far drop from the 82 combined he saw in his first two appearances. He ends the tournament, starting in three of their four games while notching two interceptions, three tackles and seven clearances.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive display van de Ven had one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Sweden.

Impact van de Ven delivered a composed and energetic display in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sweden, winning one of his two tackles, making one clearance and creating one chance as the left back in coach Ronald Koeman's back four, also completing 41 passes and contributing to the attacking transitions that stretched Sweden's defensive shape throughout. The Tottenham Hotspur defender was tested by Sweden's counter-attacks, particularly when Alexander Isak was released in behind, but recovered his position effectively on multiple occasions and showed the ball-carrying ability from deep that gives the Netherlands a unique offensive dimension from defensive positions. Now heading into the knockout stage unbeaten across two group games, van de Ven will be one of the first names on Koeman's teamsheet, with his combination of pace, reading of the game and progressive carrying making him one of the most dynamic left back remaining in the tournament.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Active at left-back van de Ven registered one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Japan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact van de Ven played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Japan, operating at left-back in a back four and registering one shot on target from a first-half surge forward, along with one cross, while also picking up a yellow card for a tactical foul on Junya Ito in the second half. The Tottenham Hotspur defender was physically dominant for much of the match but was occasionally tested by Ito's pace in behind, contributing to the defensive pressure that ultimately cost the Netherlands late when Daichi Kamada's deflected header found the top corner in the 89th minute. His ability to carry the ball out from the back and cover ground with elite speed gives the Netherlands a unique defensive weapon, and managing his yellow-card situation will be an important consideration for coach Ronald Koeman heading into the next group-stage fixture.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton make £30m offer for highly-rated Tottenham defender after rejecting two Spurs bids for centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke

Brighton have reportedly lodged a £30 million bid for Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic, creating a fresh twist in dealings between the two c...

JUNE 12 • goal

Brighton make £30m offer for highly-rated Tottenham defender after rejecting two Spurs bids for centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke

Set for backline role van de Ven has been named in Ronald Koeman's squad for the 2026 World Cup and is expected to start at center-back, though his ability to operate at left-back also gives the Netherl...

Impact van de Ven delivered another impressive campaign with Tottenham despite the club's difficult season, which ended in survival on the final day of the Premier League campaign. The Dutch defender contributed six goals and one assist while posting 53 tackles, 30 interceptions and 159 clearances across 44 appearances in all competitions, underlining his consistency and reliability at the back despite the turbulence around him. His exceptional pace is arguably his most distinctive attribute, allowing him to recover situations that would be beyond most defenders and to press aggressively from the back without leaving dangerous space behind him. At international level, van de Ven forms a near-perfect partnership with Virgil van Dijk, with the duo complementing each other in a way that gives the Netherlands one of the most formidable centre-back pairings at the entire tournament, combining the latter's experience, aerial dominance and leadership with the former's explosive athleticism, energy and ball-carrying ability to turn the backline into a genuine attacking springboard. His speed in particular makes him one of the most difficult defenders to bypass in a one-on-one situation, and his composure in possession fits perfectly into manager Ronald Koeman's style of playing out from the back.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds: Mathys Tel, what were you thinking?! Spurs goal-scorer goes from hero to zero as draw dents Premier League survival hopes

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MAY 11 • goal

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds: Mathys Tel, what were you thinking?! Spurs goal-scorer goes from hero to zero as draw dents Premier League survival hopes

Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Conor Gallagher comes up clutch! Midfielder drops clinic to guide Spurs out of relegation zone

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MAY 3 • goal

Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Conor Gallagher comes up clutch! Midfielder drops clinic to guide Spurs out of relegation zone

Keeps clean sheet Saturday van de Ven registered two tackles (two won) and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Wolverhampton.

Impact van de Ven kept his first clean sheet since Jan. 1 Saturday, helping Spurs earn their first Premier League win of 2026. He made three clearances and won two tackles on the defensive end as Spurs looked surprisingly calm at the back. He will need to keep up this level of defending over the final four matches of the season with Spurs still two points behind West Ham in the relegation battle.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd ready to battle Liverpool for Micky van de Ven transfer even if Tottenham avoid relegation out of the Premier League

Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly preparing for a high-stakes battle to sign Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Micky van de Ven. De...

APRIL 24 • goal

Man Utd ready to battle Liverpool for Micky van de Ven transfer even if Tottenham avoid relegation out of the Premier League

Rio Ferdinand names 2 Tottenham stars he would like at Manchester United if Spurs get relegated Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand wants his former side to sign Micky Van de Ven and Djed Spence from Tottenham, if they get relegated.

APRIL 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tottenham's Cristian Romero Out For Rest Of Season As Spurs Battle Relegation

Tottenham have suffered a devastating setback in their fight against relegation with news that captain Cristian Romero will miss the rest of...

APRIL 13 • FOX SPORTS

Tottenham's Cristian Romero Out For Rest Of Season As Spurs Battle Relegation

Man City closes in on Arsenal in Premier League title race with 3-0 win over Chelsea

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APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Arne Slot gives hopeful Alexander Isak fitness update but stresses striker still not ready for Liverpool return

Arne Slot has provided a positive update on Alexander Isak's recovery following a long-term injury layoff, though the Liverpool boss warned...

MARCH 17 • goal

Arne Slot gives hopeful Alexander Isak fitness update but stresses striker still not ready for Liverpool return

'The biggest nonsense': Van de Ven slams critics and says Spurs are up for the fight

Micky van de Ven has lashed out at critics who believe Tottenham’s underperforming players are no longer committed to the team and are already thinking about their futures beyond t...

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Unexpected boost for Tottenham as key player returns from injury two months early to potentially aid Champions League comeback hopes

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a significant injury boost ahead of their crucial Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie against Atl...

MARCH 17 • goal

Unexpected boost for Tottenham as key player returns from injury two months early to potentially aid Champions League comeback hopes

Returns from ban Van de Ven is no longer banned and is an option again.

Impact Van de Ven is back from his ban and will not be suspended any longer, set to play against Nottingham Forest in his next outing. The defender should almost immediately return to the defense as he is one of their top players and one of the few who is still fit, earning six clean sheets in 27 appearances (27 starts) this season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tudor says some Tottenham players 'cannot manage' as relegation pressure ramps up

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor says some of his players are struggling to cope with the pressure as the club lurches toward relegation from the Premier League in one of its worst sea...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Tottenham's Premier League position is damning and so are the numbers

Tottenham’s position in the Premier League is increasingly concerning and so are the numbers as the threat of relegation looms large

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Tudor says 'everything is going wrong' at Tottenham after record 6th straight loss

Beleaguered Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has acknowledged “everything is going wrong” after his team slumped to a sixth straight loss for the first time in its nearly 144-year hist...

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Dominic Solanke issues desperate plea for Tottenham team-mates to 'fight every minute' to avoid relegation horror after latest upset

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MARCH 6 • goal

Dominic Solanke issues desperate plea for Tottenham team-mates to 'fight every minute' to avoid relegation horror after latest upset

Spurs interim manager Igor Tudor searches for answers as Premier League slide continues

The numbers tell an ugly story for Tottenham

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Tottenham loses again and faces fight for Premier League survival

Tottenham’s Premier League survival hopes took another blow with a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Tottenham hit staggering 50-year low after awful home defeat to Crystal Palace leaves them just one point above relegation zone

Tottenham hit a 50-year low after extending their winless run in the Premier League to 11 games, with Crystal Palace inflicting a 3-1 defeat...

MARCH 5 • goal

Tottenham hit staggering 50-year low after awful home defeat to Crystal Palace leaves them just one point above relegation zone

Sent off versus Palace Van de Ven received a straight red card after 38 minutes of Thursday's meeting with Crystal Palace.

Impact Van de Ven committed a penalty kick which also resulted in his dismissal in Thursday's game. He'll consequently be banned for at least three league games, leaving a void in the Spurs' back three. While that will be a major blow to the squad, Cristian Romero will be back from his respective suspension, and Kevin Danso could see increased playing time as well.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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