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Barcelona and Liverpool pursue Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Barcelona and Liverpool pursue Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven

Summary

Barcelona and Liverpool are showing strong interest in Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven ahead of the summer transfer window. The young Dutch international has been a standout performer amid Tottenham's inconsistent season. Barcelona has shifted focus to Van de Ven after unsuccessful pursuits of other defenders, while contract negotiations between Van de Ven and Tottenham have stalled, prompting speculation about his future. Both clubs are keen to bolster their defenses with a high-level left-footed centre-back which Van de Ven represents.

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By the Numbers

•Micky van de Ven has performed well for Tottenham this season.
•Barcelona and Liverpool are looking for a left-footed centre-back.
•Contract negotiations between Van de Ven and Tottenham have stalled.
•Tottenham might consider a sale if contract talks do not progress.
•Barcelona previously targeted Alessandro Bastoni before shifting to Van de Ven.

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Barcelona have stepped up their search for a left-footed centre-back ahead of the summer transfer window, and a new name is now gaining serious attention. According to reports from the Netherlands, T...
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