PAY ATTENTION: Follow YEN's WhatsApp channel for a daily dose of breaking news on the go!Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Manchester United should consider signing two Tottenham Hotspur players if the North London side are relegated from the Premier League.Spurs have recently appointed Roberto De Zerbi, but a defeat in his first game in charge against Sunderland, combined with a win for West Ham United, has left them in the relegation zone. With just six matches remaining, Tottenham sit two points from safety, making the threat of dropping into the Championship increasingly real.Relegation would likely put the futures of several Spurs players in doubt, with a number of first-team stars expected to attract interest from Premier League clubs despite the team’s struggles this season. Read alsoArsenal share latest on Bukayo Saka injury ahead of Manchester City clashPAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!Among them is Dutch defender Micky van de Ven, who has already been linked with a move to Liverpool. Atletico Madrid are reportedly also interested in signing the 25-year-old.Ferdinand believes the centre-back could also be a strong option for his former club.Speaking on Rio Ferdinand Presents, the former England international admitted he was initially unsure about potential targets but eventually highlighted two names. Ferdinand’s former teammate Louis Saha has also backed a move for Van de Ven, believing the defender could strengthen United significantly.Read alsoTough beginning for Kudus at Tottenham fuels Ghana World Cup anxietyMeanwhile, according to Talksport, Mohammed Kudus is likely to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as he is set to miss the rest of the 2025/26 club football season. According to Flashscore, the Black Stars playmaker has not featured for Spurs since January 7, missing the last six matches and halting any momentum he was building.On Thursday, April 9, Tottenham confirmed that Mohammed Kudus has suffered a setback in his injury recovery process and, as such, would need a potential surgery. Earlier, YEN.com.gh examined the number of matches Mohammed Kudus could miss after Tottenham confirmed his latest injury setback. New Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi, who was counting on Kudus's urgent availability, would take charge of his maiden game against Sunderland on Sunday.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: [email protected].
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Rio Ferdinand names 2 Tottenham stars Man United could target if Spurs are relegated
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Rio Ferdinand suggested Manchester United could target two Tottenham Hotspur players if Spurs are relegated from the Premier League. Tottenham is currently in the relegation zone, two points from safety with six matches remaining. Ferdinand specifically named Dutch defender Micky van de Ven as a potential target, who has also been linked with Liverpool and Atletico Madrid.
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