Micky van de Ven: Transfer insider reveals Spurs defender’s ideal destination

However, two obstacles have quickly emerged in the pursuit of the Dutchman.

First, his move is only possible if Spurs are relegated. The North Londoners are very much at risk of dropping into the Championship. They will need to be at their absolute best to survive.

But even if they were to go down, United would still have Liverpool to worry about in the race for the Premier League speedster.

Ben Jacobs is claiming that if the defender were to choose between United and Liverpool, he would unquestionably pick the Reds.

The transfer guru says:

“If Liverpool entered the race for Micky van de Ven, the player would unquestionably choose them over Man United.”*

The fact that the Premier League insider says “if Liverpool enter the race” strongly suggests the Arne Slot side are not keen. Indeed, there were reports last month that they had cooled their interest.

Add to that the development of Ibrahim Konaté closing in on a new deal, alongside Jeremy Jacquet’s expected summer arrival, and Liverpool may feel no need to add another centre-back at all.

With the Merseysiders seemingly out of the picture, it is now firmly up to United to capitalise on Tottenham’s misfortune, should relegation become a reality.

Van de Ven’s Premier League experience, elite recovery pace, composure under pressure and quality in possession should certainly strengthen the Red Devils’ backline if they can get the deal done.

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