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Barcelona eye Tottenham star Van de Ven this summer

Barcelona are intensifying their scouting of Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven as Hansi Flick prepares the squad for the upcoming season.

Despite uncertainty surrounding the club's presidential elections, Barcelona's sporting department continues to identify reinforcements. Hansi Flick has outlined two clear priorities: signing a centre forward and a top-level left-footed centre back.

While Alessandro Bastoni remains a preferred target, financial complexities make other options viable. Micky van de Ven has been on the Catalan side's radar for months and is viewed as a realistic profile to fit their defensive requirements.