A Tottenham player earning £90,000 a week is holding off on signing a new contract while Thomas Frank remains in charge.
One of Tottenham Hotspur’s key players is reportedly refusing to commit to a contract extension while Thomas Frank remains in charge.
Fresh update on Frank’s future
Earlier today, journalist Ben Jacobs revealed there are serious doubts surrounding Frank’s position as Tottenham manager following the club’s 2–1 defeat to West Ham United over the weekend. Despite the uncertainty, Frank is expected to remain in charge for at least one more match.
The Danish coach has since stated that discussions with the club’s leadership have been positive. Speaking to the media, Frank said he continues to feel the backing of the hierarchy after holding talks with senior figures, adding that speculation is part of football and his focus remains on winning the upcoming match against Borussia Dortmund.
However, reports suggest that sections of the squad are beginning to lose faith in the 52-year-old. One of Tottenham’s most influential players is now believed to be delaying a new contract while Frank stays in his role.
Transfer insider Dean Jones told TEAMtalk that Tottenham risk seeing their concerns over Micky van de Ven increase unless a top-level manager is appointed by next summer. The Dutch defender has yet to agree on a new deal and is understood to have postponed negotiations during Frank’s tenure. Jones added that although Van de Ven has been among the more consistent performers this season, doubts over the club’s direction could prompt him to consider his future.
According to Jones, Real Madrid and Liverpool are both monitoring the centre-back’s situation, with interest growing due to his strong displays in an otherwise difficult campaign for Spurs.
Frank previously praised the £90,000-per-week defender in late October, highlighting his defensive improvement, composure on the ball, added goal threat, and effectiveness from set pieces.
While Tottenham have faced criticism for their style of play, they have recorded four clean sheets since the beginning of December, with Van de Ven and Cristian Romero forming a solid partnership in central defence. The potential loss of Van de Ven would represent a significant setback for the club, who currently sit 14th in the Premier League and have exited both the EFL Cup and FA Cup.