According to a report from Miguel Delaney from the Independent, Erik ten Hag is looking to streamline his Manchester United squad by selling four players in the next two weeks, with Harry Maguire on of the players linked with leaving the Red Devils.
Erik ten Hag Looking To Sell Four Players to Streamline His Squad
Ten Hag intent on streamlining squad with sales – main issue remains wageshttps://t.co/7Lk1C653Vp
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) July 7, 2023
Manchester United Intent on Selling ‘Exceptional Talent’ and Three Others
The report from the Independent indicates Manchester United manager Ten Hag is looking to streamline his squad to help them challenge for the Premier League title next season. The Dutch coach has according to Delaney made decisions on which players he wants to keep for next season, and is intent on selling four particular players, after the confirmed departure of David de Gea.
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Delaney states in his report that Ten Hag is intent on selling Jadon Sancho who was previously described as an “exceptional talent.” The England international has struggled to perform with any consistency at Old Trafford, only showing his ability sporadically.
Three Other Players Including Harry Maguire Destined for the Old Trafford Exit Door
Maguire is the next player to be seemingly heading for the Old Trafford exit door. The report makes it clear the Old Trafford hierarchy have set a price of £50 million for the centre-back, however, combined with his high wages have put potential suitors off including West Ham who expressed interest according to Delaney. The update on Manchester United‘s transfer plans mention that Ten Hag has identified Victor Lindelof as the main replacement at centre-back and Luke Shaw as a second backup, which seemingly suggests Maguire’s future is destined to be away from Old Trafford.
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The other two players deemed surplus to requirements by Ten Hag according to Delaney are Fred and Scott McTominay. Fulham are the team interested in Fred, according to the independent. The Scottish international is being monitored by West Ham and Newcastle, with West Ham likely to make their move to sign a replacement for Declan Rice, once his move to Arsenal is finalised.
According to Delaney, Manchester United have too many players with high salaries from previous management regimes. It goes on to explain how these players are not keen to move away from their high-paying contracts, and potential buyers are unwilling to pay high for these out of favour players.
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