According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United could be monitoring Tottenham Hotspur defender Van de Ven this weekend as a potential replacement for Lisandro Martínez.

Manchester United plans to rebuild its defence next summer, but many variables remain to be confirmed before official signings are made.

The top priority for 2027 is to bring in a new left-back, with Lewis Hall likely to be a primary target again, and changes could also occur in the centre-back position. Carrick currently has five centre-backs to choose from, but this position remains uncertain for next season, and the futures of some players at Old Trafford will be decided over the next seven or eight months.

Both Maguire and Lisandro Martínez's contracts expire at the end of this season, although Manchester United has the option to extend each by one year. De Ligt also needs to prove his worth again after spending 10 months out with a back injury.

Twenty-year-old Yoro hopes to be closer to regular starting minutes by the end of this season, while 19-year-old Hojlund will push Martínez for playing time. Maguire will turn 34 next March, and Manchester United could view the summer of 2027 as the right time to move on from him, while Martínez's future could be one of the most talked-about topics this season.

Martínez has been a regular starter under Carrick when fit, but injuries have been his biggest problem during his four years at Manchester United. Before this season began, he had only been a starter in 65 of the 152 possible Premier League matches since arriving from Ajax. Given that he will turn 29 next January, he needs a season of consistent performance and guaranteed availability to earn a new contract.

Martínez's ability on the ball, particularly his ease in playing forward passes to midfield and attack to break down defences, is a significant asset to Manchester United. If he can stay healthy, Manchester United would have little reason not to offer him a new contract, but he has suffered serious knee and foot injuries during his time there.

Should Manchester United decide to seek a replacement, they would consider another left-footed centre-back, and Tottenham's Van de Ven would be a primary target. Van de Ven is more skilled at carrying the ball forward than passing, but his pace not only helps in defence but also allows the team to transition quickly in attack.

Manchester United witnessed his ability firsthand in their September 2024 match. Van de Ven made a long run at Old Trafford, setting up Brennan Johnson, which helped Tottenham secure a 3-0 victory over Manchester United.

The 25-year-old Van de Ven recently signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham, but he has still been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool recently. Should Tottenham underperform again this season, it is not impossible that Van de Ven could seek a move.

This weekend, Van de Ven will have another opportunity to showcase his abilities at Old Trafford, while Manchester United also seeks potential defensive signings for next summer. This is also an opportunity for Martínez to demonstrate his skills and prove he can stay healthy throughout an entire season.

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