Barcelona step up interest in Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven
Barcelona have intensified their pursuit of Micky van de Ven with the Tottenham defender reportedly keen to leave the club this summer.
The Spanish giants are actively searching for a high-profile left-footed centre-back to bolster their squad.
According to reports in Spain, the Dutchman views a move to the Camp Nou as his priority preference over other potential suitors.
Barcelona switch focus from Bastoni
The La Liga side had initially identified Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni as their primary defensive target.
However, with the Italian champions unwilling to negotiate a sale, Barcelona have turned their full attention to the pacey Spurs defender.
Van de Ven is understood to be valued at approximately £56.5m (€65m), a figure the Catalan club do not view as a significant obstacle.
Camp Nou officials reportedly consider the former Wolfsburg man the perfect profile to strengthen their backline for the upcoming campaign.
Uncertainty grows in north London
The potential exit comes amidst a turbulent period for the Premier League side.
Spurs have endured a difficult campaign and currently sit just one place above the relegation zone.
Interim manager Igor Tudor is yet to secure his first points since replacing Thomas Frank in the dugout last month.
With Champions League qualification now mathematically impossible, the club faces a significant battle to retain their key assets.
The 24-year-old has reportedly declined to enter talks over a new contract due to the ongoing instability at the club.
Tottenham may now be forced to sanction a sale to generate funds for a necessary squad rebuild.
