Transfer speculation continues to mount as Mickey van de Ven has been linked in recent days with a move to Man Utd. The defender, currently playing for Tottenham, could add a new dimension to the squad if the rumoured interest turns into an official approach before the end of the transfer window. While Barcelona, Chelsea and Liverpool have shown interest, Man Utd currently lead the race - though the situation could evolve if a deal drags on. Defensively, Man Utd are sitting around the league average this season, at 1.45 goals conceded per game. Someone like Mickey van de Ven could keep them steady but also raise the level when it matters most. Tottenham have also been linked with Can Yılmaz Uzun, Mads Hermansen and Crysencio Summerville while Man Utd are reportedly monitoring Mason Greenwood, Marc Casado Torras and Mateus Fernandes. More on this story as it develops. Need more Man Utd transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Man Utd.