Michael Carrick to release eight players in Manchester United rebuild
Michael Carrick is expected to be named Manchester United’s permanent manager this summer and will oversee a major squad rebuild involving eight high-profile departures.
The former midfielder has highly impressed during his interim spell after replacing Ruben Amorim in January.
He has guided the Red Devils to seven wins from ten matches across all competitions, suffering just a single defeat.
That outstanding run of form has propelled the club to fourth in the Premier League table.
A new era at Old Trafford
They currently sit one point above Chelsea and remain firmly on course for Champions League qualification.
Securing the managerial role on a full-time basis will allow the former England international to reshape a bloated squad.
Experienced Brazilian Casemiro will leave upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the current campaign.
Defensive prospect Tyrell Malacia and winger Jadon Sancho are also expected to depart when their respective deals conclude.
High-profile departures expected
Meanwhile, the club have reportedly reached a broad agreement to sell Marcus Rashford to Spanish giants Barcelona.
Negotiations remain ongoing regarding the exact payment structure for the academy graduate’s move to Catalonia.
Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund, Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee have all reportedly been identified as surplus to requirements.
Further strategic sales are anticipated to generate crucial transfer funds for the incoming permanent boss.
Midfield reinforcements targeted
Clearing those substantial wages will pave the way for a marquee midfield signing ahead of the new season.
Nottingham Forest playmaker Elliot Anderson has emerged as a primary target for the Old Trafford hierarchy.
Premier League counterparts Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton are also being monitored as potential alternatives.
