MANCHESTER UNITED are planning a major summer clear-out which could reportedly see as many as THIRTEEN stars shipped out.
Boss Erik ten Hag wants to get his squad into better shape for another campaign challenging on multiple fronts next season.
But the set of players he wants to move on has some more than decent quality in it.
David De Gea’s future at United has been under threat due to his excessive wages and the way Ten Hag wants to build up from the back – something he struggles to do.
Negotiations are underway with the Spaniard since the club would like to keep him on reduced terms but unless a solution is found De Gea could be on his way in the summer.
In defence, the likes of loanees Eric Bailly and Alex Telles are a given to be on the permanent sale list.
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Meanwhile, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are expensive purchases who no longer justify a spot in the first team – and with both attracting interest it could see them depart.
Scott McTominay has proven to be a useful squad player, but with Newcastle interested in him a sale is definitely on the cards if an appropriate offer arrives.
Donny van de Beek has seen his United career curtailed by injuries. The Dutchman has consequently never hit the heights which were promised.
He had seemed to just be getting a good run under his belt before a horror tackle put him out for the season. If interest suffices a fresh start for the midfielder could be beneficial.
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In the attack, Ten Hag is planning a complete overhaul, and he will start by allowing injury-prone forward Anthony Martial to leave and free up room for other striker targets.
Anthony Elanga and Facundo Pellistri have both been pencilled in for loans in the summer to get more game time, with Ten Hag set to give Amad Diallo a chance to shine with the senior side.
Despite recent improvements, Ten Hag is also said to be growing “increasingly impatient” with Jadon Sancho, which would also prompt a sale for the 23-year-old.
Other stars not mentioned who could be brought into the team amid exit links are Victor Lindelof, Phil Jones and Dean Henderson.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
