It's been a grim few months for Tottenham Hotspur. Since a narrow 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace in late December, the club has been stuck in a winless Premier League rut, a slump that has seen them plummet to 18th place and into a genuine relegation battle. With just six games to salvage their season, the pressure at Spurs is immense.

This precarious position raises a startling question for a club once considered a staple of the Premier League's elite: what if they actually go down? A drop to the Championship would trigger a fire sale, with top-flight clubs circling for talent deemed too good for the second tier.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand recently weighed in on which Spurs players might be worth a look for his old club, and his assessment was brutally honest. On his podcast, 'Rio Ferdinand Presents,' he was asked which Tottenham player he'd take to Old Trafford. His response? "Not right now, no... Can’t think of any that I’d take, especially the way they’re playing now."

However, Ferdinand did pinpoint two exceptions who could fit a specific need at United: defender Micky van de Ven and versatile full-back Djed Spence.

Ferdinand's picks are intriguing, as they align with areas United are expected to strengthen. The club is reportedly in the market for a dynamic left-back to provide cover and competition for the often-injured Luke Shaw. Djed Spence, who has impressed with his athleticism and ability to play on either flank this season, could be a shrewd and potentially cost-effective solution.

Meanwhile, the need for a commanding, pacey centre-back at Old Trafford is no secret. Micky van de Ven, despite Spurs' collective struggles, has shown flashes of the dominant, modern defender profile that top clubs crave. For a United side looking to build a more resilient backline, he represents the exact type of profile they should be targeting in the transfer market.

While Tottenham's immediate focus is solely on survival, their situation has put every player under the microscope. According to a discerning eye like Rio Ferdinand's, only a select few currently shine brightly enough to attract interest from the very top.