Barcelona has added 25-year-old Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven to its list of potential left-sided defensive reinforcements.
According to Spanish and Dutch media, both Barcelona and Liverpool are tracking van de Ven closely as talks between the player and Tottenham over a contract renewal have stalled. This could push Tottenham to consider selling the defender during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Van de Ven has been one of Tottenham's reliable performers this season and has also demonstrated his versatility by playing as a left-back for the Netherlands at the recent World Cup. His speed and ability to contribute offensively make him a fitting candidate for teams favoring a high defensive line with attacking full-backs, such as Barcelona.
Adding to the situation, Tottenham reportedly have their replacement secured in the form of Luka Vuskovic, who is returning from a loan spell at Hamburg. This could ease the club's decision on setting a price and letting van de Ven go.
Despite the evident interest and the player's openness to exploring offers, Tottenham has not yet announced a transfer fee for van de Ven. Developments will depend on the negotiations among the involved parties in the coming weeks.
