Tottenham prepare double-your-money offer to get future captain to sign

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Tottenham are prepared to roughly double the salary of a critical player in order to get the potential future captain to sign on the dotted line, sources have confirmed.

A busy winter window is anticipated in north London, but perhaps the most important deal might involve a player already in situ.

Tottenham are looking to accelerate contract talks key defender with Micky van de Ven in the new year, TEAMtalk can confirm.

However, Spurs recognise Van de Ven’s progress since he joined the club in 2023 – becoming one of the Premier League’s most highly-regarded defenders.

We can reveal that Spurs CEO Vinai Venkatesham opened initial conversations with Van de Ven’s camp in the summer, and now after further discussions, they are ready to progress heading into 2026.

Source: BBC talksport