Rio Ferdinand has suggested Manchester United should consider signing two Tottenham stars within the event of the north Londoners getting relegated from the Premier League.
Spurs have parachuted Roberto De Zerbi in but defeat in his first match in charge away to Sunderland last weekend, coupled with victory for West Ham United, has left them in the underside three.
Tottenham head into the weekend two points away from safety with relegation to the Championship a really real threat with six games of the season left.
Dropping out of the Premier League would inevitably leave the futures of a variety of their players uncertain.
Despite wretched campaigns, a lot of their first-team stars will likely have offers to remain within the Premier League, including defender Micky van de Ven.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Netherlands international with former United star Ferdinand believing he’s an option for his old club to contemplate.
Ferdinand also named Djed Spence as one other Spurs player United might be in for.
Asked which Spurs players he would love United to sign in the event that they turn into available, the previous England international told Rio Ferdinand Presents: ‘None at once, no. Can’t consider any that I’d take, especially the best way they’re playing now.
‘Van de Ven, possibly. Van de Ven and Djed Spence, actually. Djed Spence.’
Ferdinand’s former teammate Louis Saha has also backed a move for van de Ven, believing his presence will serve United well next season after they hope to be competing within the Champions League once more.
‘We’ve players in attacking areas and on the wings, defensively now we have a whole lot of options, but Micky van de Ven can be an exciting addition if he is out there,’ Saha said.
‘He’s the calibre of player that might help United to the following level.’
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