Micky van de Ven urged to join bigger clubs as Tottenham struggles continue

Coverage from Goal reports that former Netherlands international Eljero Elia has urged Micky van de Ven to move to one of Europe’s top clubs this summer as Tottenham continue to struggle under head coach Thomas Frank. Van de Ven, the 24-year-old centre-back, has been a standout performer in an otherwise difficult campaign at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with his pace often masking wider defensive issues.

Frank has struggled to implement a consistent tactical blueprint and the club look increasingly unlikely to secure the Champions League football the article says is often needed to retain elite players. Elia gave his “seal of approval” to a high-profile transfer and told The Daily Star that Van de Ven should finish the season consistently at Tottenham to show he can step up, suggesting moves to “bigger clubs” such as Real Madrid and Liverpool would suit his career.

The article quotes Elia saying Van de Ven is strong, can dribble, score and defend, and could move to clubs a step above Tottenham.