Manchester United are set for a seismic summer clear-out as manager Erik ten Hag prepares to wield the axe on several underperforming stars. The Dutch tactician is creating what's being dubbed a 'bomb squad' of players deemed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.
Who's Heading for the Exit?
Five established first-team players are expected to be shown the door as Ten Hag continues his radical overhaul of the Red Devils' squad:
- Jadon Sancho - The £73m winger remains frozen out after his public fallout with Ten Hag
- Anthony Martial - Injury-plagued striker out of contract this summer
- Raphaël Varane - World Cup winner facing reduced role under new regime
- Casemiro - Brazilian midfielder struggling to adapt to Premier League pace
- Donny van de Beek - Former Ajax starlet's nightmare United spell nears end
Financial Fair Play Considerations
The mass exodus comes as United face pressure to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations after heavy spending in recent windows. Offloading these high-earners could save the club upwards of £1m per week in wages while generating potential transfer fees to reinvest in new recruits.
Ten Hag's Rebuilding Plans
With INEOS' partial takeover now complete, Ten Hag is being given license to reshape the squad in his image. The Dutchman wants younger, hungrier players who fit his high-intensity style of play. United scouts have been instructed to identify emerging talents across Europe as the club shifts its recruitment strategy.
This summer promises to be one of the most transformative in recent memory at Old Trafford, with Ten Hag determined to erase the mistakes of previous regimes and build a squad capable of challenging for major honours once again.
