Manchester United are searching for a new manager again, but an analysis of the squad suggests their problems go beyond the man in charge. Despite two seasons of rebuilding led by INEOS and backed by the Glazers, the squad is once more in need of serious work, whether through players out of contract or those no longer performing at the required level.
Although the 2026 summer window has only recently closed, United's decision-makers are already looking towards next year's transfer window. To assist them, Express Sport has reviewed every player in the squad to determine who should stay and who should be let go.
Goalkeepers and Defenders
Among the goalkeepers, Senne Lammens is marked as a sell, with the analysis describing the decision as controversial but arguing that United need a new number-one goalkeeper. The verdict states that the hype around Lammens was never justified and that he has proven to be a liability lately.
Karl Darlow and Tom Heaton are both marked as keep, with the analysis noting that neither makes much difference either way. In defence, Harry Amass is marked as a sell, described as nothing more than a squad player who is not good enough.
Midfield and Attack
The analysis covers every player in the squad, with Bruno Fernandes among those recommended for sale. The full list includes 12 players in total marked as sell, with the remainder of the squad assessed as keep.
The rebuild comes as Michael Carrick is set to be sacked as manager, according to the report, leaving United to search for yet another new boss. The club's decision-makers are already planning for next year's transfer window to address the squad's issues.
