From the start of the transfer window in 2002, this summer is looking to be Manchester United’s most proactive in a seller’s market.
United will need to be more aggressive in its sales than ever before because the team is feeling the pressure from the Premier League’s sustainability and profitability regulations and won’t be playing in the Champions League next season. United has allocated money for three big purchases, as has been the norm since 2016. Any additional arrivals will depend on who they replace.
The goal is to sell or release nearly all seven of the first team players who are currently on loan. The futures of other current team players are likewise unknown.
Keep
After a first season marred by mistakes, Andre Onana, who was only signed this past summer, should be more reliable the next year. The star players of what might be United’s next winning team are Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Hojlund. Bruno Fernandes, who is undoubtedly the team’s player of the season, capably leads them.
Diogo Dalot is a capable right back who hasn’t reached his full potential yet, and Luke Shaw is one of Europe’s most complete left backs when healthy. If he can avoid injuries, Lisandro Martinez possesses the talent needed to be among the best center backs on the continent.
It makes sense to maintain Harry Maguire in addition to the likely starting because he is one of the few players who has shown up this season. It would not be wise to eviscerate the entire central defense department given the likelihood of three more center halves leaving. Maguire’s deal includes a one-year option that United may exercise to keep him with the team until 2026.
The knowledgeable Willy Kambwala is raw but has the potential to grow, Tom Heaton is a valuable component of the leadership team, and Amad ought to be given a fair go.
Even though Scott McTominay had his best goal-scoring season, his contract position (which expires in 2025 with a plus-one option) ensures he is among the keeps. Selling him has to be taken into consideration for PSR purposes. Mason Mount is likewise only because of wounds. Next season, he will be on trial.
Sell/release
Raphael Varane has served as United’s respectable defender, but his playing days are running out. It is hard to argue that Jonny Evans would have been worth keeping around if he hadn’t been injured so frequently lately.
Both Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof have contracts expiring in 2019 and must be sold. In all likelihood, Tyrell Malacia won’t find a buyer after missing a full year due to injury, and Christian Eriksen might not even command a premium.
Altay Bayindir is barely indispensable, Sofyan Amrabat needs to go back to Fiorentina, and Anthony Martial can finally be fired from United. The FA Cup final must be Casemiro’s final dance in professional football since he is running out of legs. For completely different reasons, Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho are damaged goods who shouldn’t ever play for the team again.
Although Facundo Pellistri has had three loans in La Liga and is a sellable asset, Antony has regressed after showing flashes of brilliance against Burnley, Chelsea, and Liverpool in recent months. It is necessary to sell fellow loanees Donny van de Beek and Hannibal Mejbri and release Brandon Williams.
Marcus Rashford has misled the manager multiple times this season, his performances are too erratic, and he has strained relations with the fans.
