Manchester United aiming for at least three more sales in transfer window as Harry Maguire move stalls
Manchester United intend to sell at least three more players before the transfer window closes but Harry Maguire's move to West Ham has stalled.
Eric Bailly and Brandon Williams have both been told they are free to leave permanently if a suitable offer arrives. Bailly has generated some interest from clubs in Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Bailly, 29, had his squad number revoked last week while Williams, 22, is fourth-choice left-back and was informed it is in his interests to leave and get regular playing time elsewhere.
United have held discussions over the possible permanent sale of Donny van de Beek to Real Sociedad and the Dutchman was not named in the squad for the opening Premier League win over Wolves.
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United accepted a £30million offer from West Ham for Maguire but a source said the deal is now unlikely. Maguire is believed to have demanded a pay-off nearing £10m to leave.
Maguire, stripped of the United captaincy last month, was an unused substitute against Wolves as manager Erik ten Hag turned to centre-back Victor Lindelof to replace Lisandro Martinez at half-time.
Nottingham Forest assistant manager Alan Tate spoke to United football director John Murtough on Monday evening amid the club's interest in re-signing Dean Henderson. Ten Hag indicated Henderson would now stay at the club as Tom Heaton is sidelined with a calf injury.
Henderson, 26, was named in the United squad for the first time since May 2022 against Wolves as the alternative was teenage 'keeper Radek Vitek. England international Henderson wants to leave United.
So far this summer, United have released David de Gea, Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe and sold Brazilian duo Alex Telles and
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