Manchester United plan major summer squad overhaul with 10 players departing
Manchester United are planning a significant summer squad overhaul with up to 10 first-team players facing departures from Old Trafford to prepare for their Champions League return.
The Red Devils have enjoyed a notable resurgence since Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim in January, successfully securing qualification for Europe’s elite competition.
Club executives are now wasting no time in reshaping the squad, with crucial recruitment meetings scheduled over the coming days to finalise their transfer strategy.
High-profile departures expected
Andre Onana heads the list of potential exits, with the hierarchy hoping to secure an £18.9m fee from Trabzonspor.
The Cameroonian goalkeeper is currently on loan with the Turkish club, and a permanent sale would represent a significant loss on the £47.2m paid to Inter Milan in 2023.
Midfield and attacking options are also set for a refresh, as out-of-favour duo Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte prepare to be placed on the transfer market.
Both players have struggled to cement their places under the new management team, starting just 12 Premier League matches between them this term.
Rashford and Sancho futures uncertain
Veteran midfielder Casemiro is also expected to leave, forcing the 20-time English champions to heavily invest in fresh engine room options.
Marcus Rashford’s long-term future appears to lie away from Manchester following a second consecutive season out on loan.
Barcelona possess a £26m buy option for the English forward, although the Catalan giants are reportedly keen on negotiating another temporary agreement instead.
Jadon Sancho is another high-profile winger heading for the exit door, as he will not be offered a new contract.
The former Parisian and Borussia Dortmund star is currently spending the campaign at Aston Villa, but the German outfit remain interested in bringing him back for a third spell.
Fringe players and defensive exits
Goalkeeping understudy Altay Bayindir is attracting interest from Besiktas after spending the campaign as backup to Senne Lammens.
Injury-plagued defender Tyrell Malacia will be released following a frustrating season that yielded only two domestic appearances.
Youngster Toby Collyer is entering the final 12 months of his deal, prompting the club to consider cashing in on the 22-year-old talent.
Tyler Fredricson is also poised to walk away for free when his current terms expire at the end of the season.
Amid the anticipated mass exodus, highly rated academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo has provided a major boost by agreeing a new five-year contract.
