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Barcelona Step Up Pursuit of Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven

Barcelona view the 24-year-old as a cost-conscious, left-footed alternative to Alessandro Bastoni.

Overview

  • Spanish outlet Sport reports Barcelona have intensified scouting of the Netherlands international as Bastoni is expected to stay at Inter.
  • Reports originating from SportsBoom say van de Ven has declined or paused new-contract talks at Tottenham with a summer move in mind.
  • Coverage in England and Spain outlines a sharp pricing gap, with Spurs said to want around £100m as Barcelona believe a deal could be struck for under €65m.
  • Real Madrid are also credited with strong interest, with Liverpool and Manchester United linked, though reports differ on which destination the player would prioritise.
  • Multiple outlets note Tottenham’s poor league position this season, a backdrop that could shape negotiating leverage and timing, with no formal bids confirmed.