13 Man United Stars ten Hag Could Sell Ahead of Massive Summer Rebuild

13 Man United Stars ten Hag Could Sell Ahead of Massive Summer Rebuild

Fred Kennedy
updated at May 17, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  • Manchester United are reportedly seeking to raise at least £100 million from the sale of some of their fringe players
  • Anthony Martial, Elanga, Donny van de Beek, and Harry Maguire are among the high-profile players earmarked for sale
  • Erik ten Hag is understood to be keen to add more firepower upfront, with another goalkeeper also seemingly a priority

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could reportedly ship out as many as 13 players at the end of the season as he embarks on a defining summer transfer window.

Ten Hag has enjoyed an arguably successful start to life in his debut season in the Premier League with the Red Devils.

The Dutchman looks on course to help United secure a Champions League spot, with this coming on the back of their recent Carabao Cup triumph.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag instructs his players during a Premier League match at the London Stadium. Photo by Adam Davy.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag instructs his players during a Premier League match at the London Stadium. Photo by Adam Davy.
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The Old Trafford dwellers stunned Newcastle in the final of the tournament back in February in Wembley to lift their first trophy since 2017.

United have a chance to crown their season with yet another trophy as they are set to face rivals Man City in this season's final of the FA Cup.

Ten Hag wants to reconstruct squad

Despite this success, Manchester Evening News reports that United could part company with as many as 13 players at the end of the season.

Ten Hag is believed to be keen to strengthen his squad further this summer in a move that would see the tactician offload some fringe players to make room for new arrivals as well as raise funds for top targets.

According to Sportbible, five players whose contracts are set to expire on June 30 are already in line to be released.

Forgotten defender Phil Jones tops that list alongside Axel Tuanzebe.

Youngsters Ethan Galbraith, Ondrej Mastny and Charlie Wellens are also on the chopping board.

Reserve goalkeeper Nathan Bishop is said to be surplus to requirements, while his counterpart Tom Heaton has his deal expiring soon.

Anthony Martial, Anthony Elanga, Donny van de Beek, Harry Maguire and Eric Bailly top the list of first-team players believed to be on their way out.

Brandon Williams and Alex Telles also have their fate decided already, with the latter likely to make his Sevilla stay permanent.

Offers for Aaron Wan-Bissaka could also be entertained.

Man United missed chance to sign Haaland

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has disclosed that Manchester United had a chance to sign Erling Haaland way before he moved to Man City

At the time, the Norwegian hotshot was playing under Solskjaer during their time together at Molde

United are said to have ignored Ole's advice, with Haaland moving to Austria with RB Salzburg instead

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