Van de Ven open to Barcelona move after Spurs approach

Micky van de Ven transfer interest from Barcelona has intensified ahead of the summer window, with reports suggesting the Tottenham defender is open to leaving even if he is not the club’s first-choice target.

The Netherlands international has been a consistent presence for Spurs since joining from Wolfsburg in August 2023, but uncertainty around Tottenham’s season has added a new dimension to his future.

According to reports in Spain, Barcelona have already made initial contact to assess his availability, as they plan defensive reinforcements for the 2026/27 campaign.

Barcelona are currently prioritising a move for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, but alternatives are being actively explored in parallel.

Van de Ven has emerged as one of those options. Spanish outlet Sport reports that Barcelona’s sporting department have sounded out the player’s camp to understand whether he would be open to a transfer.

Crucially, the approach made it clear that he is not the primary target at this stage. Despite that, the defender is said to be willing to consider the move and remain patient if necessary.

From recent developments we’ve covered, this kind of positioning suggests Barcelona are building a layered shortlist rather than committing to a single deal early.

The report also claims that van de Ven “wants to leave” Tottenham at the end of the season, following a challenging run of results for the club.

Spurs currently sit near the bottom of the Premier League table, with performances in recent weeks raising questions about both squad stability and long-term direction.

While van de Ven has remained a regular under multiple managers, including Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor, the broader context may be influencing his thinking.

However, it remains too early to confirm whether a formal transfer request will be made or if Tottenham would sanction a sale.

Van de Ven is under contract at Tottenham until 2029, with three years remaining after the current season. That places the club in a strong negotiating position should interest develop into formal offers.

His market valuation is currently estimated at around €65 million, though any deal would likely require a higher fee given his age, profile and importance to the squad.

The defender is represented by Team Raiola, a factor that could influence negotiations should multiple clubs enter the race.

Barcelona are expected to prioritise their move for Alessandro Bastoni before making any concrete decisions on alternative targets. If that deal proves difficult, attention could quickly shift towards van de Ven.

Tottenham, meanwhile, will need to assess their defensive options as the season concludes, particularly if interest in key players intensifies. Any negotiations are likely to take place during the early stages of the summer transfer window.