Sir Jim desperate to sell at least 10 Man Utd stars in record summer clearout
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to sell 10 Manchester United stars as part of a major squad overhaul.
The INEOS owner is now officially in charge of football operations at Old Trafford after his minority takeover was approved. He is wasting no time in getting the squad into order and is targeting an array of sales.
Ratcliffe has already warned that United can’t spend heavily under his watch to ensure they abide by the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules. As a result, he is aiming to move on a host of underperforming stars from Old Trafford.
According to the Manchester Evening News, those out of contract next summer have been earmarked for exits. That includes Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof and Facundo Pellistri.
Casemiro could also be allowed to leave amid interest from Saudi Arabia. The Red Devils are also hoping that they can bank considerable amounts for other stars.
Underperforming wingers Jadon Sancho and Antony could both leave - although the former’s future could hinge on if current boss Erik ten Hag remains in situ. Mason Greenwood could also be sold after spending the current season on loan with Spanish side Getafe. The forward could remain in La Liga after links with Barcelona.
The Red Devils other loan stars Hannibal Mejbri and Alvaro Fernadez - who are with Sevilla and Benfica respectively - could be sold on permanent deals. Finally, Donny van de Beek is not expected to have a future at Old Trafford. The Dutchman is currently in the middle of a loan spell with German side Eintracht Frankfurt.
Speaking recently about his plans for the upcoming summer transfer window, Ratcliffe said: "Ultimately the level we want to get Manchester United to is not the level we are at. That takes time. It's not just about
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