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Micky van de Ven says one Tottenham player has been “ridiculous” in training lately

Tottenham have plenty to weigh up before January, with this week's transfer reports offering a mixture of familiar names and fresh possibilities.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 6:10 AM
Micky van de Ven says one Tottenham player has been “ridiculous” in training lately
Key Things to Know
  • Micky van de Ven called 18-year-old Tottenham teammate Luca Williams-Barnett's quality in training "ridiculous."
  • Williams-Barnett made his Premier League debut for Tottenham as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
  • The young player earned a Premier League Creative Moment of the Month nomination following his debut performance.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has praised 18-year-old teammate Luca Williams-Barnett, describing the youngster's quality on the ball during training as "ridiculous." Speaking to Sky Sports, Van de Ven noted that the teenager has high potential and could become a special player for the club.

Williams-Barnett made his Premier League debut during Tottenham's 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace, coming on for Mathys Tel. The article also notes Tottenham are monitoring potential transfer moves ahead of the January window, including Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde and Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.

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