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AARON WAN-BISSAKA will join Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial in saying farewell to Old Trafford on Wednesday night.SunSport understands a T-shirt has even been printed in his honour with an image of him lifting the Carabao Cup.Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to leave Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyThere could be plenty more Old Trafford exits comingCredit: GettyWan-Bissaka, 26, has a year left on his deal but Manchester United are willing to listen to cut-price offers. The full-back joined in June 2019 on a five-year contract from Crystal Palace with the option of a further year that was triggered last season.But the £45million buy has been another big disappointment for the recruitment department.The former England Under-21 international has been linked with a move back to Palace.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSBut United will probably have to take a hit on the player and drop their asking price to around £20m.The contracts of both defender Varane, 31, and striker Martial, 28, are up this summer — and there has been no move by the club to try to extend or renew them to keep hold of the French duo.Former France international Varane took to social media to post a heartfelt message to United fans.In a video, he says: “To you guys, supporters of Manchester United, it’s been an amazing few years to play for this special club and wearing that shirt.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The first time I went to Old Trafford as a Man Utd player it was insane, the atmosphere was amazing.”I fell in love with the club, with the fans. You have to play for Man Utd to understand what that represents.Ten Hag’s six worst defeats as Man Utd manager”For my kids, it’s home here. It’s going to be a special place for me for life.”Reacting to the video, Manchester United’s official account on X wrote: “The pleasure has been all ours ❤️”SunSport’s verdict on Man Utd flopsSir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have a busy summer ahead to get Man Utd’s squad in order for next season. Below SunSport gives it verdict on how they should deal with the Red Devils flops this summer.
Andre Onana – STAY: After a dodgy start at Old Trafford Onana has proven to be one of the more reliable members of the squad this season despite being peppered with shots constantly.
Altay Bayindir – GO: Reports in February suggested Bayindir was unhappy with his bit part role at Man Utd amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray. If profit can be made on a sale then it should be done.
Tom Heaton – STAY: Veteran goalkeeper Heaton, 38, is a reliable back-up and is on a relatively small wage at the club. So long as he is happy it makes sense to keep him.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka – GO: Wan-Bissaka, 26, has never managed to make the right-back position his own. With his contract up in 2025 it makes sense to cash in now.
Diogo Dalot – STAY: Dalot, 26, has been one of Man Utd’s most consistent performers this season.
Raphael Varane – GO: If it wasn’t for his injury record there would be a strong shout to keep Varane, but costs need to be cut to allow the squad to be freshened up.
Harry Maguire – GO: Maguire has showed he has the right character to be at Man Utd but overall ability and desired profile are another matter, with Maguire too slow to play in a high line defence.
Lisandro Martinez – STAY: Martinez, 26, is second to none in terms of build up play. He needs a long-term defensive partner on the right side and to cut out the injuries which have plagued him this season.
Jonny Evans – GO: Veteran campaigner Evans could easily be on the stay list if he was only going to be a bit part player. But he has shown his advanced years at times this season.
Victor Lindelof – GO:  Lindelof, 29, has been reliable if not unremarkable in his Man Utd career. He has one year left on his contract so should be moved on if a decent transfer fee can be got for him.
Willy Kambwala – STAY: He should be given the opportunity to mature for a few years behind a senior CB pairing before stepping into the first team as a starter or being moved on.
Luke Shaw – GO: One of the Premier League’s best left-backs when fit, Shaw has been a good servant when available. But alas that has been his Achilles heel once again this season.
Tyrell Malacia – STAY: Malacia, 24, was decent enough to earn some merit in his first season at Man Utd before injury ended his season and inadvertently led to his second season being a write off.
Sofyan Amrabat – GO: Amrabat, 27, looked like a world beater at the Qatar World Cup with Morocco. But he’s had an underwhelming season in England and his loan spell will almost certainly not be made permanent.
Casemiro – GO: An alarming physical decline has seen him turn from key star to burden. If a club is willing to buy the 32-year-old – who has two more years on his contract – then United should snatch their hand off.
Christian Eriksen – GO: Eriksen proved a useful asset and Ineos should look to bring in another player with similar traits, but frankly his legs have looked gone towards the end of this season.
Kobbie Mainoo – STAY: The first of the so-called untouchables, Mainoo has been a rare glimmer of hope in the Red Devils midfield this season.
Mason Mount – STAY: Mount can be given the benefit of the doubt until summer 2025 at least after a debut season riddled with injury.
Scott McTominay – STAY: McTominay, 27, has proven himself to be a brilliant plan B off the bench this season, and that is exactly why Ineos should look to keep him.
Bruno Fernandes – STAY: Man Utd’s best player since his arrival just over four years ago, Fernandes, 29, remains second-to-none when it comes to creating chances while his tenacity boosts those around him.
Antony – GO: There’s a case to argue that Antony may be the worst pound-for-pound signing in Premier League history. Despite some memorable moments he simply isn’t Man Utd quality.
Anthony Martial – GO: Ultimately Martial needs to be let go when his deal runs out this summer after an appalling injury record of late.
Marcus Rashford – STAY: As easy as it would be to say Rashford should leave the club this summer, it is difficult to look at the market and find many available players capable of scoring 30 goals a season.
Alejandro Garnacho – STAY: Another third of the untouchables trio, Garnacho has made the right-wing his own since coming into it. He’s a raw talent but has shown he has the quality to improve.
Rasmus Hojlund – STAY: A slow burner in his first Man Utd season, the 21-year-old has often been starved of supply which has led to him being unable to get the goals his movement and unselfish play often merits.
Amad Diallo – STAY: In the fleeting moments he has been on the pitch for Man Utd this season, Diallo has looked dangerous and exciting. He should be given a chance to flourish with some proper chances in the first team across a whole season. More

JAMIE CARRAGHER made sure that Gary Neville’s “bottlejobs” jibe about Chelsea came back to haunt him. The Manchester United legend ruthlessly labelled the Blues “billion-pound bottlejobs” following the Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool. Jamie Carragher aimed a dig at Gary Neville following Chelsea’s 4-3 winCredit: PAIt was in reference to the money spent under new owner Todd Boehly without yet anything to show for it. But Boehly’s boys showed plenty of bottle as they sealed a stunning 4-3 victory over United with Cole Palmer scoring TEN minutes into added time. Quick-thinking Carragher posted on X: “The billion pound bottle jobs.” Chelsea went 2-0 up thanks to goals from Conor Gallagher and a penalty from in-form Palmer. Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes got United back level before the break. And Garnacho then turned the game on its head in the second half to put United ahead for the first time. The visitor’s looked on the road to three points until again Palmer struck late from the spot before hammering home the winner from a short corner. Chelsea had 28 shots overall compared to United’s 19 and ten of those were on target for the Blues.Most read in Football”In extra-time it’s been Klopp’s kids against the blue, billion-pound bottle jobs.Gary Neville, February 2024 CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut still, under-fire Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag claimed his side were hard done by. Ten Hag told TNT Sports: “Yes we started poor, kicking the ball away and defending poorly.Mauricio Pochettino heaps praise on Chelsea stars after incredible comeback to beat Man Utd 4-3“But you saw we were dominating the game and it was brilliant how we played — we deserved to win the game.“But, you cannot give it away like we did and we have to manage this game better.”It is a team performance, you can point to one of the players but it is about team performance.“When it gets chaotic you have to deal with it as a team and we made the wrong decisions and we didn’t help out as a team.”That drew a confused reaction from fans, as one asked: “Did you watch the game?” More