Erik ten Hag’s underperforming Manchester United squad is set for a major revamp in 2024, with up to 10 flops and fringe players set to leave between now and the end of the season.
And that is before including Donny van de Beek, who joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan within a few hours of the January window opening.
With Sir Dave Brailsford getting stuck in just over a week on from confirmation of INEOS’ arrival as part-owners, United have already taken the decision not to extend the contracts of French duo Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane beyond the season, while several others should not be expecting a new deal.
Here are the players currently under contract with no long-term future at Old Trafford.
The World Cup winner’s fall from grace has been spectacularly fast. Having arrived at the beginning of last season, it looked like Varane would be one of the first names on Ten Hag’s team sheet this season.
Except talk of a dressing room rift, injuries and a notable dip in form when on the pitch has led United to decide not to pick up the one-year option on his contract. Varane could go this month if a buyer is willing to stump up a decent fee.
The forward has never lived up to his potential and the time has finally arrived for him to move on having arrived to huge hype in 2015. Martial, 28, has scored once in 13 league appearances and fans have become increasingly frustrated by his poor work ethic.
Again, if an offer was to arrive this month United would likely accept. Otherwise he is walking out on a free at the end of June.
A bit trickier because he is under contract until the summer of 2026 but the stand off with Ten Hag will only end when one of them leaves. And while the head coach is under severe pressure, INEOS may also
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