View: Wolfsburg ace Micky van de Ven can grow at Tottenham after superb Bundesliga campaign
Versatility is hard to find in this day and age, but Tottenham target Micky van de Ven possess that characteristic.
The North London club need players able to adapt to different roles, with new manager Ange Postecoglou keen on a dynamic and energetic approach as he looks to get the club back to their very best.
One potential player to come in this summer is Wolfsburg ace Van de Ven, with Tottenham having opened direct talks with the German club for the signature of the central defender [Fabrizio Romano, 28 June].
The transfer specialist noted that a verbal proposal was set to be submitted, with the player keen on a move to North London.
The 22-year-old is also capable of operating at left-back, and has even played in defensive midfield in his brief career so far.
It’s clear to see why Tottenham are keen on the youngster, with Van de Ven enjoying a superb 2022/23 Bundesliga campaign.
As per the official Bundesliga website, the Wolfsburg ace won 254 duels, one more than Bayern Munich star Matthijs de Ligt, with Van de Ven winning 49 aerial duels.
The centre-back also shone in other areas, with the defender registering 1,821 intensive runs, according to the official Bundesliga website.
Moreover, his 334km covered throughout the campaign was bettered by just 13 other players, as per the official Bundesliga website.
And finally, back on the defensive side of things, the Netherlands native blocked more shots (24) than any other Bundesliga player under the age of 25 last season, as per WhoScored.
The Wolfsburg man also proved his ability in the final third at times, with the 22-year-old scoring one goal and chipping in with two assists from his 33 league matches last season.
Of course given his age, there is plenty of room for development, with Postecoglou a great manager to work under in this regard.
In other Tottenham news, one pundit has backed James Maddison to shine under Postecoglou at the North London club.