There is set to be plenty of speculation around the futures of a number of Tottenham Hotspur players in the summer transfer window.
A mass overhaul could be required in N17, with Spurs likely to follow up their 17th-placed finish in the Premier League last season with another poor return. The Lilywhites are currently 16th and in a real relegation battle with only 11 games of the season to go.
The club may look to put a number of under-performing players in the shop window, as they look to put the best possible squad together for the new manager - whoever that may be.
Liverpool Have Been Linked With A Move For Van De Ven
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But there will also be high-profile players considering their futures too, given the poor campaign and unrest in north London, with centre-back pairing Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero likely to be high on that list.
Club captain Romero has been linked with both Madrid clubs in the past, while van de Ven has interest from Liverpool - whom he has openly said he supported as a child.
Liverpool will be looking for a new partner for Virgil van Dijk, with Ibrahima Konate set to leave when his contract expires this summer, while also looking for a long-term replacement for van Dijk himself, who at 34 only has one year left on his current deal.
But a new team have this week been linked with a move for van de Ven - Manchester United. The Red Devils have been linked with a £125million move to sign van de Ven, despite their main focus in the summer being on signing a midfielder or two, with Casemiro leaving upon the expiration of his contract at Old Trafford.
Tottenham Will Not Sell Romero And Van De Ven
Cristian Romero in action for Tottenham Hotspur
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has poured cold water on the van de Ven to United links, however.
Talking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: "I do not see Tottenham selling both of them (Romero and van de Ven). This would not be in Tottenham style, but there is obviously a lot of attention on the players, because they are among the best centre-backs in the world. And so several clubs are following these situations.
"On van de Ven and Manchester United, these rumours around in the last 24 to 48 hours, coming from England, I received many questions, but guys, I'm not aware about anything really serious or concrete at this stage."
Harry Maguire Could Hold Key To Van De Ven Move
Harry Maguire in action for Manchester United
"Appreciating Micky van de Ven is absolutely normal because he is one of the best defenders around, so it's absolutely normal to have these kind of stories on many clubs. But at the moment, I think, as I keep telling you, and I told you here on the channel for some time, the focus for Man United and the big spending is going to be on midfielders. Man Utd want to invest in midfielders.
"Then Man Utd to sign a defender? I think it's a possibility in the summer. Let's see what happens with [Harry] Maguire if he's going to stay, if he's going to leave. But at the moment, for Micky van de Ven and United, there is nothing really serious or concrete."
Micky van de Ven celebrating after scoring for Tottenham against Everton in the Premier League Related
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