Barcelona targets Micky van de Ven amid Tottenham contract talks delay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Micky van de Ven has paused contract negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur while participating in the World Cup. Barcelona is exploring his availability after their failed attempts to secure Alessandro Bastoni. With Tottenham recently signing two center-backs, Van de Ven's potential move to Barcelona or Liverpool may become a reality if he is available at the right price this summer. His attributes are seen as ideal for filling a defensive role in Barcelona's system.
- •Micky van de Ven is at the World Cup, delaying contract talks with Tottenham.
- •Barcelona pivots to Van de Ven after missing out on Alessandro Bastoni.
- •Tottenham's recent signings may open the door for Van de Ven's departure.
- •Barcelona seeks a strong left center-back for their defensive setup.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is Micky van de Ven the best center-back target for Barcelona?
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