Tottenham Hotspur has not won a Premier League match since December 28 and is currently 18th in the league, facing relegation risks. With only six games left, they must secure victories to avoid dropping out of the top flight.
Rio Ferdinand: Why Van de Ven and Djed Spence are the only Spurs players Man United should consider
Since beating Crystal Palace 1-0 on 28th December, Tottenham Hotspur have yet to pick up a Premier League win.
Now, Tottenham find themselves in a deeply tricky situation, sitting 18th in the league table and at very real risk of relegation.
With six games to go, the North Londoners face urgent pressure to reverse their fortunes. They need to string together wins to climb out of the drop zone.
But as they look to battle Nottingham Forest and West Ham for Premier League survival, the question must be asked: what if Spurs actually get relegated?
Such a scenario would be shocking, especially for a club once considered part of the Premier Leagueâs big six, now facing the possibility of dropping into the Championship.
Even so, if that shock occurs, Premier League clubs would be quick to raid the Lilywhites for players they feel are too good for the second tier.
Well, if Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand were handed a role as the Red Devilsâ head of recruitment this summer, he would find it hard to sanction moves for most Spurs players in their current form. However, there are two he could certainly consider:
âNot right now, no,â he responded on Rio Ferdinand Presents about which Tottenham player he would take to United.
âCanât think of any that Iâd take, especially the way theyâre playing now. Van de Ven, maybe. Van de Ven and Djed Spence, actually. Djed Spence.â
Coincidentally, Ferdinand settles on two options that his former club might actually need.
Ineos are keen on signing a left-back to rotate with Luke Shaw next season, with Patrick Dorgu tipped for a left-wing role. Djed Spence, who can operate at both left-back and right-back and has been one of the standout full-backs in the Premier League this season, could therefore prove a shrewd acquisition.
As for Micky van de Ven, the Leeds game, and the very real possibility that United could be without an experienced centre-back against Chelsea, underlined the pressing need to recruit a top centre-back in the summer.
The Dutch speedster has everything it takes to shine at the highest level, and he could prove a brilliant defensive addition should Manchester United manage to prise him away.
So, if Tottenham are relegated, INEOS would be wise to move quickly for both Spence and Van de Ven; they could be a significant upgrade to the options available to help United challenge on multiple fronts next season.
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Tottenham Hotspur is at risk of relegation due to a lack of wins since December 28, currently sitting 18th in the league table.
Tottenham has six games remaining to secure wins and climb out of the relegation zone.
Being 18th in the league puts Tottenham in a precarious position, requiring urgent wins to avoid relegation and maintain their status in the Premier League.
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