Spurs target defender Micky van de Ven and plan new push for James Maddison

Micky van de Ven in action during the Netherlands Under-21s’ 0-0 draw with Belgium this week. Photograph: Shutterstock

Tottenham have added Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven to a shortlist which also includes Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen as they search for a new centre-back.

Talks have already taken place with Van de Ven’s agents after the Dutch left-sided defender, who can also play at left-back, enjoyed a breakthrough season in the Bundesliga, playing in all but one of Wolfsburg’s league games.