Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS regime is preparing to wield the axe at Manchester United this summer, with homegrown stars Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho surprisingly among those who could be sacrificed to fund a major squad overhaul.
The Mirror can reveal that United's new hierarchy is willing to consider substantial offers for virtually every player in Erik ten Hag's underperforming squad, marking a dramatic shift in strategy at Old Trafford.
No One Safe as INEOS Demands Radical Change
In a clear statement of intent, the INEOS group has informed club officials that no player should be considered untouchable as they seek to rebuild United into genuine title contenders. This ruthless approach represents a complete departure from the sentimentality that has often hampered the club's transfer dealings in recent years.
While the potential departure of Rashford would shock many supporters, club insiders believe his market value remains high enough to command a fee that could be reinvested in multiple new signings. The England international has struggled for consistency this season despite signing a lucrative new contract last summer.
Garnacho's Social Media Activity Raises Eyebrows
Equally surprising is the inclusion of teenage sensation Alejandro Garnacho on the potential transfer list. The Argentine winger has been one of United's brighter sparks this campaign but has recently caused concern among club officials with his social media activity.
Garnacho's decision to 'like' critical social media posts about manager Erik ten Hag following United's dramatic collapse against Chelsea has not gone unnoticed by the hierarchy. This behaviour, combined with the need to raise significant transfer funds, has placed the 19-year-old in an unexpected position.
Summer of Significant Change Ahead
The clear-out is expected to be extensive, with several high-profile names likely to depart. Among those almost certain to leave are:
- Anthony Martial (contract expiring)
- Raphaël Varane (contract expiring)
- Jadon Sancho (following loan spell)
- Mason Greenwood (not in first-team plans)
United's new technical director Jason Wilcox, who is expected to join from Southampton, will play a key role in overseeing what promises to be the most significant squad restructuring in recent memory.
The INEOS blueprint focuses on creating a younger, hungrier squad with a stronger collective mentality, moving away from the star-driven approach that has yielded limited success since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
