Three Man Utd players they’re desperate to axe as major January transfer issue exposed

With a significant change at Old Trafford, Sir Jim Ratcliffe hopes to save costs and increase Ruben Amorim’s transfer budget, thus few will be immune from Manchester United’s anticipated fire sale.

With the announcement that they will consider offers for every player, Manchester United has raised a symbolic “Everything Must Go” sign above Old Trafford.

After firing 250 employees and removing legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson from his ambassadorial position, Ratcliffe is now focussing on United’s overpaid and underperforming team. Ratcliffe and his colleagues aim to reduce United’s excessive pay cost by almost £1 million per week in order to assist them adhere to profit and sustainability regulations (PSR).

In light of this, United has prioritised moving three players: winger Antony, who makes £200,000 per week, midfielder Casemiro, who makes £350,000 per week, and forward Marcus Rashford, who makes £325,000 per week. It would be a successful window for United to let go of that trio, whether on permanent contracts or loan deals. This would be especially true if they could sell Rashford, who is valued at £45 million and whose money, as an academy product, would be considered pure profit in terms of PSR.

However, as Ruben Amorim develops his new image, who should United let go and who cannot be sold at any cost? None of the team can feel secure because United is reportedly considering offers for young, promising players Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, who are 19 and 20, respectively.

The fact that Garnacho, one of United’s most intriguing young players, may be sold demonstrates the brutality of the planned squad change, even though insiders say that only a “ridiculous” offer would force United to transfer Mainoo, with Chelsea being linked to a bid. Those deemed untouchable include wing-back Amad Diallo, who is nearing a new contract, £59 million defender Leny Yoro, and captain and playmaker Bruno Fernandes, who inked a new deal in the summer.

If the midfielder’s new contract can be negotiated, Mainoo would probably also be included in the group. United also wants to retain Diogo Dalot, another wing-back who has performed well under Amorim and whose ability to play both left and right is a huge asset.

After a rough start at United, Manuel Ugarte, who played for Sporting Lisbon under Amorim, is also unlikely to be traded. However, if the price is right, the remainder of United’s team is for sale. There won’t likely be a spike in interest in players who have proven to be untrustworthy, though, given how poorly the club has played this season.

Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans, and Christian Eriksen have contracts that expire this summer and won’t be given new ones, while Luke Shaw may be traded to make room for a new left wing-back due to his persistent injury and fitness problems. The shop window also has Rasmus Hojlund, who was purchased from Atalanta a year ago for an exorbitant £72 million. Amorim is searching for a more dependable and prolific No. 9, and his top target is former Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Ironically, United is open to bids for almost every member of their team just days after their best showing under Amorim—a 2-2 draw at Premier League champions and bitter rivals Liverpool—a match they could have won with ease. Despite that positive performance, Amorim is aware that he needs to restructure his present team because there are very few players who are unsellable. The others? A club may be on their way if they can match United’s valuation.

United’s issue is that they have a collection of mediocre players on wildly inflated salaries who are hard to let go, and clubs are unwilling—and frequently unable—to pay those outrageous demands.