Manchester United want Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven

Manchester United are considering signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven this summer, according to The Athletic. Man United want to strengthen at the back ahead of their return to Europe next season and after watching Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez struggle with injuries this season. 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 surviving relegation at the end of the season.

Van de Ven will be perfect for Man United but the Old Trafford club will still need to raise funds through sales and Manuel Ugarte is being considered. The Red Devils co-owner Jim Ratcliffe is of the view the 25-year-old 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 with his performances while watching from the Old Trafford directors’ box. He joined the Red Devils in a £50.5 million deal from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 but has largely struggled and is set to be made available for transfer.