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Barcelona eye Tottenham star Micky van de Ven for summer move

Barcelona scouts have intensified their monitoring 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, internal planning is active. The sporting department has identified Van de Ven as a key target to bolster the defense, alongside a need for a striker. While Alessandro Bastoni remains the preferred option, the financial complexity of that move is complicating negotiations. Van de Ven's profile fits the mold Flick is seeking.