According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United may monitor Tottenham centre-back Van de Ven this weekend as a potential replacement for Lisandro Martinez.

Manchester United plans to rebuild its defence in the summer, but many factors need to be confirmed before official contracts are finalised.

The priority for 2025 is to bring in a new left-back, with Lewis Hall likely to be the main target once again, and changes could also occur at centre-back. Carrick currently has five centre-backs to choose from, but the position remains uncertain for next season, with the futures of several Old Trafford players to be decided in the coming months.

Both Maguire and Lisandro Martinez's contracts expire at the end of this season, though Manchester United has the option to extend both by a further year. De Ligt also needs to prove himself again after missing ten months through back injury.

Yoro, 20, hopes to secure more regular first-team football towards the end of the season, while Haven, 19, will look to put pressure on Martinez. Maguire will turn 34 in March and Manchester United may view summer 2025 as the right time to part ways with him, while Martinez's future is likely to be one of the most closely monitored topics this season.

Martinez is a regular starter under Carrick when fit, but injuries have been his main issue during his four years at Manchester United. Before this season began, he had started just 65 of 152 possible Premier League matches since joining from Ajax. Given that he will turn 29 in January, he needs a consistent season and injury-free campaign to secure a new contract.

Martinez's passing ability, particularly his long balls forward to the midfield and attacking plays that break down opposition defence, is a valuable asset for Manchester United. If he can stay fit, there is little reason why Manchester United would not offer him a new contract, but he has suffered serious knee and foot injuries throughout his playing time.

If Manchester United decide to seek a replacement, they will look for another left-footed centre-back, and Tottenham's Van de Ven would be a prime target. Van de Ven is better at dribbling than passing, but his pace not only aids defence but also helps the team quickly push the ball forward in attack.

Manchester United saw his ability during their match in September 2024. Van de Ven made a long run at Old Trafford to set up Brennan Johnson, helping Tottenham defeat Manchester United 3-0.

Van de Ven, 25, recently signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham, but he has been linked with both Manchester United and Liverpool. If Tottenham have another poor season, it is not impossible that Van de Ven could seek a move.

This weekend, Van de Ven will have another chance to prove himself at Old Trafford, while Manchester United are also assessing potential defensive signings for the summer. It is also an opportunity for Martinez to demonstrate his quality and prove he can remain fit throughout the season.

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