Nicky Butt
May 2026
Nicky Butt has urged Manchester United to pursue Micky van de Ven, claiming the Tottenham defender would provide a stronger and faster alternative to Lisandro Martinez in their defensive rebuild. Butt highlighted Van de Ven’s pace and physicality as key advantages, suggesting United should act quickly if Tottenham face relegation and are forced into sales, while also questioning links to potential managerial changes.