LONDON – Real Madrid's defensive woes have led them to cast a keen eye on Tottenham Hotspur's rising star Micky van de Ven, with reports indicating the Spanish giants are actively monitoring the Dutch center-back's every move. As Carlo Ancelotti grapples with injuries to key defenders like David Alaba and Eder Militao, van de Ven's blend of pace, power, and composure has caught the Bernabeu scouts' attention.
The 24-year-old, who joined Spurs from Wolfsburg in a £34.5 million deal last summer, has been a revelation in Ange Postecoglou's high-line system. His recovery speed—clocked at over 37 km/h—and ball-playing ability make him a perfect fit for Madrid's possession-based setup. Sources at La Liga heavyweights suggest informal inquiries have already been made to Tottenham, though no formal bid is imminent ahead of the January window."Micky's been immense for us, but Real are a machine—they don't scout lightly," a Spurs insider admitted to The Athletic. Van de Ven himself remains coy, focusing on Tottenham's push for a top-four finish and their Europa League campaign. However, with Madrid's war chest bolstered by recent Champions League hauls, a summer swoop could test Spurs' resolve.Tottenham fans are already in meltdown mode on forums, pleading for the club to tie van de Ven down to a new deal amid his breakout season. As the transfer rumor mill heats up, could this be the latest Premier League raid by the galacticos?
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