Manchester United are braced for a seismic summer shake-up, with a host of big-name players facing the axe as new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to revolutionise the struggling squad.
According to explosive reports, the club's hierarchy is prepared to listen to offers for several underperforming stars, signalling the end of the road for some of the team's most expensive acquisitions. This potential fire sale represents the most dramatic indication yet of Ratcliffe's and INEOS's ruthless new approach to recruitment.
Rashford's Future in Serious Doubt
The most shocking name on the potential departure list is homegrown hero Marcus Rashford. The England international, who scored a career-high 30 goals last season, has suffered a dramatic dip in form this term. His off-field conduct, including a much-publicised night out in Belfast, has also raised questions about his commitment.
This has led the new Old Trafford regime to consider cashing in on the 26-year-old, a notion that would have been unthinkable just twelve months ago. A lucrative sale would also represent pure profit on the club's books, aiding their compliance with Financial Fair Play regulations.
Big-Money Flops Face the Chop
Rashford is far from alone. Brazilian winger Antony, an £85 million signing from Ajax, is also deemed expendable after failing to live up to his enormous price tag. His lack of goal contributions and overall impact has made him a symbol of the club's recent wasteful spending.
Joining him on the transfer list is Jadon Sancho, currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund after his very public falling-out with manager Erik ten Hag. A permanent departure seems almost certain, with the club eager to cut its losses on the £73 million flop.
Who Else Could Leave Old Trafford?
The overhaul is expected to be extensive. Veterans like Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial, both on massive wages, are out of contract and likely to be released. The future of Casemiro is also in major doubt, with clubs in Saudi Arabia showing interest.
Defender Victor Lindelof and backup goalkeeper Aaron Wan-Bissaka could also be made available for transfer as INEOS seeks to raise significant funds and slash the wage bill for a new era of smarter spending.
