Manchester United want Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven | OneFootball

Manchester United are considering signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven this summer, according to The Athletic.

Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez have struggled with injuries this season, leaving United in need of defensive reinforcements.

The Red Devils want a left-footed defender and have identified Van de Ven as a key target.

The Netherlands international is likely to leave Spurs even if they end up avoiding relegation at the end of the season.

Van de Ven will be perfect for Man United, but they will need to raise funds through sales.

Manuel Ugarte is likely to leave. Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe believes the Uruguayan should be sold.

Ugarte started in the defeat against Leeds United last Monday with Kobbie Mainoo injured, and Ratcliffe would not have been impressed by his performance.

He joined the Red Devils from Paris Saint-Germain in a £50.5 million deal in 2024, but has struggled and is set to be made available for transfer.

United’s next permanent manager will be desperate to make necessary squad changes to boost their chances of challenging for the Premier League title.

Michael Carrick is the favourite to land the job after impressing since his interim appointment, and he already has an idea of which players he wants in.

United want to strengthen in defence and midfield. They also need a quality finisher in the final third.

Benjamin Sesko has been a decent addition, but the Red Devils need more goals from him if they want to start winning major trophies again.