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Barcelona eye Tottenham defender Van de Ven this summer

Barcelona are intensifying their monitoring of Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven as part of Hansi Flick's squad rebuild plans.

According to reports, the 23-year-old Dutchman is viewed as a profile that fits the type of centre-back the club is seeking, alongside their primary target, Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni.

Despite uncertainty surrounding the presidential elections, Barcelona's planning continues. The sporting department, working closely with Hansi Flick, has identified two clear objectives: signing a centre forward and a top-level left-footed central defender.