Tottenham are eager to open contract talks with Micky van de Ven in an attempt to keep the defender away from the clutches of some big rivals.

According to Sky Sports, Tottenham are keen to open contract talks with Micky van de Ven. The North Londoners are not eager to offload the defender who continued to attract big interest from domestic and European bigwigs, as the club views him as a long-term mainstay.

Micky van de Ven is in the conversation of being one of the best defenders in the Premier League as well as Europe. The Dutchman is a key star for Tottenham since his €40 million arrival from Wolfsburg two years ago, and there is more to his game ahead of the future.

Tottenham are not eager to let the defender leave in the near future, and while his remaining three-and-a-half-year deal does give them leeway in negotiations, Spurs are keen to foolproof their plans. Hence, they are eager to extend his deal and keep hold of the Dutchman for the long-term future.

The defensive mainstay is a key part of their future plans, although the club are aware of the growing interest in the defender from some of their big rivals, including the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool. Those are teams looking for a top draw left-footed centre-back for their respective teams, as Micky van de Ven would fit in rather nicely into their systems.

Real Madrid are also keen as they are looking at many top-notch names in the market. The Spanish giants are looking at some high-profile free agents such as Marc Guehi, Ibrahima Konate, and Dayot Upamecano as options, but they might be ready to explore a move for Van de Ven if he were available.

Tottenham to open contract talks

Tottenham are ready to take the next steps in their efforts to keep the defensive mainstay and open contract talks with his camp. The North London giants are hopeful of van de Ven to follow his central defensive partner and skipper Cristian Romero in signing a new deal.

Amid increasing interest in the market, Spurs may have to offer Micky van de Ven top-level wages given his stature in the market. The Lilywhites are showing ambitious signs of competing at the highest level, and a big contract for the Dutchman will be a huge statement of intent.