Despite uncertainty surrounding the presidential elections, Barcelona's internal planning remains active. The club's sporting department, working with Hansi Flick, has identified two clear priorities: signing a center forward and a top left-footed center back. While Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan is the preferred option, the operation is complicated by high costs and Inter's reluctance.
Consequently, Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has emerged as a viable alternative. The Netherlands international has been on Barcelona's radar for months and is viewed as a profile that fits the club's defensive needs. Scouts have reportedly intensified their monitoring of the Premier League star as part of the Catalan side's preparation for the new season.