Barcelona continue to keep one eye on long-term squad planning as the club evaluates potential defensive reinforcements ahead of future transfer windows.
While immediate priorities remain elsewhere, sporting directors are also tracking developments across Europe where several top-level defenders could become available.
One situation now firmly on Barcelona’s radar involves a Premier League centre-back whose contract talks have yet to reach an agreement.
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven is attracting attention from both Barcelona and Liverpool, according to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, as uncertainty grows over his future in North London.
The 25-year-old is currently in discussions over a new deal with Spurs, but no agreement has been reached so far, leaving his long-term situation open.
Micky van de Ven still has three years remaining on his current contract, but Tottenham’s ongoing defensive rebuild has raised the possibility that the club could consider a sale if a significant offer arrives.
Barcelona are understood to be closely monitoring the situation, with Liverpool also tracking developments as both clubs assess potential opportunities in the market.
The Dutch international is currently on international duty at the World Cup in North America, where his performances are also being watched closely by scouts.
Tottenham’s valuation remains unclear, but any decision on his future is expected to depend heavily on negotiations over his contract situation in the coming months.
Barcelona’s interest is not limited to Van de Ven, with reports also previously linking the club to his Netherlands teammate Cristian Romero as they continue to explore defensive options.
For now, the situation remains open, but the lack of progress in contract talks has ensured Van de Ven remains a player firmly under observation from Europe’s elite clubs.
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