Bayern Munich are ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur defensive mainstay Micky van de Ven.
Amidst Tottenham’s struggle in the Premier League, the future of their Dutch centre-back, Micky van de Ven, has become a massive talking point. Irrespective of whether Spurs survive the drop or not, their defensive mainstay could end up pushing for a move away.
Van de Ven is widely regarded as one of the most promising young defenders in the world, and clubs like Barcelona and Bayern Munich are after his signature. According to a report from Fichajes, the German giants have overtaken the Catalan club in the race.
The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the best young centre-backs in the world since joining Tottenham from Wolfsburg. While the North London club have struggled across competitions, Van de Ven has still managed to stand out with his performances.
His pace, ability to cover space and his composure have placed him on the radar of the biggest clubs. Not only is he exceptional defensively, but the Dutch international is great at playing out from the back. He is just what every coach seeks in a modern-day defender.
While his contract runs until 2029 and Spurs have no intentions of negotiating his departure, the player could push for a move given their project has gone nowhere in recent seasons. Tottenham have slapped a massive €90 million price tag to keep suitors at bay.
Bayern leading the race to sign Van de Ven
Despite the high asking price, Barcelona and Bayern Munich seem quite keen on his signature. The Catalan giants want to reinforce their backline with a world-class defender, and Van de Ven is seen as an ideal fit for their project. They are closely monitoring him ahead of a potential transfer.
Their financial situation certainly makes things a lot more difficult for them in comparison to other top clubs. Bayern Munich are beleived to be clear favourites to sign the 24-year-old. They want a proven young defender to bolster their ranks and consider Van de Ven a perfect fit for the role.
They are ready to take a significant step towards securing his services ahead of next season. They are front-runners to sign him, and their financial situation allows them to go big for him.