Man Utd consider 'summer revamp' and could sell duo if 'significant offers arrive'
Manchester United may look to overhaul their defence this summer and allow two long-serving players to leave if substantial bids are received, a new report has claimed.
The Red Devils are waiting for INEOS' Sir Jim Ratcliffe-led 25% minority investment into the club to be formally ratified, which will signify a changing of the guard in terms of decision making at Old Trafford.
A new football department will be put in place at United, tasked with overhauling the club's haphazard decision making in the transfer market, and key additions will likely be made by INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford in regards to recruitment.
understands that outgoings will be the first order of business at United — essentially clearing Erik ten Hag's squad of deadwood players taking up space on the wage bill — but there will be attempts made to strengthen the squad ahead of next season.
Overhauling the club's defence is a possibility for United, report, with conversations said to have been held about both incomings and outgoings.
Maguire and Lindelof are named as two potential casualties should United receive sizeable bids, alongside Jonny Evans — he's out of contract in the summer after joining as a free agent last year. Raphael Varane's future in Manchester is also uncertain, although has learned that the former World Cup winner, who is interesting clubs in Saudi Arabia, could also be offered a new contract on reduced terms.
Jarrad Branthwaite, Matthijs de Ligt and Jean-Clair Todibo are touted as three potential transfer targets for United, with the latter a player currently playing for French side OGC Nice — the club also under Ratcliffe ownership.
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