{"id":626206,"date":"2023-08-06T13:39:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-06T17:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=626206"},"modified":"2023-08-06T13:53:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-06T17:53:56","slug":"spurs-medical-micky-van-de-ven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/08\/06\/spurs-medical-micky-van-de-ven\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Medical Tests Booked\u2019: Fabrizio Romano Issues Exciting Tottenham Transfer Update on \u2018Extraordinary\u2019 Defender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tottenham Hotspur&#8217;s pursuit of talented centre-back Micky van de Ven is on the cusp of reaching a successful conclusion.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1688076688595582976?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fabrizio Romano<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0has unveiled details regarding the imminent move, shedding further light on the Dutch defender&#8217;s medical tests and contract specifics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">[metabet_core_game_tile query=&#8221;soe\/tottenham_hotspur&#8221; size=&#8221;350&#215;300&#8243; site_id=&#8221;metabet-website&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spurs Preparing Medical and Contract Signing For Micky Van de Ven<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dutch Defender Prepares to Commit Long-Term Future to North London Giants<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a tweet that excited Spurs fans, Romano confirmed that the sought-after defender &#8220;will travel&#8221; to London today. His medical tests have been scheduled for August 7, signifying the final stages of the process are now being concluded. The defender has previously been described as &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesliga.com\/en\/bundesliga\/news\/micky-van-de-ven-who-is-wolfsburg-s-lightning-fast-dutch-defender-23943\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">extraordinary<\/a>,&#8221; and will be a welcome addition to the Tottenham defence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/08\/04\/tottenham-on-verge-of-alejo-veliz-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2018Next 24-48hrs\u2019: Tottenham Target Rejects Offer From Top Club &#8211; Now on Verge of Completing Spurs Move<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wolfsburg, Van de Ven&#8217;s current club, are poised to receive a hefty sum for the 21-year-old&#8217;s services. The fee is expected to amount to approximately \u00a343 million, inclusive of add-ons, highlighting the high regard in which the young centre-back is held.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11095\/12933470\/tottenham-in-advanced-talks-for-163-43m-van-de-ven\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sky Sports<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0have claimed Tottenham are expected to pay an initial \u00a325.9 million and around \u00a317.3 million in add-ons totalling around \u00a343 million.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Upon successfully passing the medical examinations, Tottenham will secure the services of Micky van de Ven for the long term. The talented defender is set to sign a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12375049\/Micky-van-Ven-set-fly-London-weekend-Tottenham-Hotspur-medical-43million-transfer-fee-agreed-Wolfsburg-defender-signing-five-year-contract.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">five-year contract<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Watch:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How can Tottenham change their fortunes this season?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Postecoglu Will FIX Spurs - Tottenham&#039;s Line Up Next Season\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rrpUO0x37GA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Van de Ven Adds to Busy Summer Transfer Window for Rebuilding Spurs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The imminent arrival of Van de Ven\u00a0adds an exciting dimension to Tottenham&#8217;s defensive ranks. Renowned for his composure, defensive prowess, and ability to read the game, the versatile defender possesses all the attributes to thrive in the highly competitive Premier League.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 22-year-old is set to become Spurs&#8217; fourth senior signing of the summer, following James Maddison, Guglielmo Vicario and Manor Solomon in joining the club.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/08\/02\/spurs-contact-gift-orban-gent\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spurs Identify &#8216;Special&#8217; Harry Kane Replacement in Shock Revelation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">His journey to Tottenham has been marked by significant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabcsport.com\/soccer\/news\/tottenham-close-to-signing-wolfsburg-defender-micky-van-de-ven\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interest from various clubs across Europe<\/a>. However, it is Spurs who have emerged victorious in securing the talented defender&#8217;s signature. Their vision for the future, coupled with the allure of playing under new manager Ange Postecoglou, seems to have proved enticing enough to lure the Dutchman to London.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite the imminent deal for the Dutchman,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.90min.com\/posts\/micky-van-de-ven-tottenham-medical\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">90min<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0have also reported that Spurs remain interested in Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet, who spent last season on loan at the club and has interest from across the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Main image credit:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:South_stand_of_Tottenham_Hotspur_Stadium,_December_2020.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hzh &#8211; Wikimedia Commons<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur&#8217;s pursuit of talented centre-back Micky van de Ven is on the cusp of reaching a successful conclusion.\u00a0Fabrizio Romano\u00a0has unveiled details regarding the imminent move, shedding further light on the Dutch defender&#8217;s medical tests and contract specifics. 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