Barcelona “intensify” interest in Liverpool defensive target

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Reports from Spain have claimed that Barcelona are now increasing their interest in a Liverpool target for the summer window. Image Credits: Imago Images Earlier this year, the Daily Mail reported that Liverpool hold an interest in Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven.

Van de Ven first appeared on Liverpool’s radar during his breakout spell at Wolfsburg, when then‑sporting director Jörg Schmadtke is said to have highlighted him to the Anfield recruitment team. That might have closed the door, but Van de Ven has never drifted far from Liverpool’s thoughts.

However, reports from Spain suggest Liverpool will not have a free run at Van de Ven, with Barcelona now pushing hard to bring the Dutchman to Camp Nou. Barcelona Micky van de Ven