The Dutchman has been linked with Barcelona and Liverpool following a challenging 2025/26 campaign, during which Spurs finished 17th for a second consecutive season and only secured Premier League safety on the final day.
With three years remaining on his contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Spurs are not prepared to sanction a move for Van de Ven, despite already bringing in centre-backs Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke this summer.
Van de Ven’s exceptional combination of blistering pace, composure under pressure, and elite ball-carrying ability has made him one of the most coveted defensive assets in European football. Roberto De Zerbi views him as a key player for the upcoming season.
Barcelona’s interest in Van de Ven comes as they seek a defensive anchor, having also targeted Alessandro Bastoni, while Liverpool are making plans for life after Virgil van Dijk.
Currently on international duty at the FIFA World Cup, Van de Ven demonstrated his versatility by featuring as a left-back in the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Japan.
While the 25-year-old is set to stay in North London, club captain Cristian Romero is expected to depart, with Atletico Madrid believed to be the frontrunners for his signature.
Meanwhile, Spurs’ centre-back reinforcements could have ramifications for the future of Luka Vuskovic, who is already eyeing a move away from North London in search of regular football.
Brighton & Hove Albion have had two offers for the Croatian turned down, but still retain strong interest.