Manchester United Plans Major Squad Overhaul

Manchester United is set to overhaul its squad next summer, potentially offloading 11 players including Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, Jadon Sancho, and Harry Maguire. The move could save £2.1million weekly in wages. Fernandes can leave for £57m, while Rashford, Casemiro, and others face uncertain futures. United aim for a top six Premier League finish and possible European qualification.

Doing the next phase of their squad rebuild, Manchester United are planning a major overhaul, with up to 11 players potentially leaving next summer to fund new signings. Midfielders are the main focus, amid uncertainty over Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo. Fernandes has a clause allowing him to leave for £57m after six-and-a-half years, with a decision expected post-World Cup.

Mainoo’s loan request was blocked, and he has yet to start a Premier League match this season. Other key departures could include Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, and Harry Maguire, who are among the few players earning over £300,000 a week. Rashford could move to Barcelona for £30m, while Casemiro’s contract is expected to expire, and Maguire’s future remains uncertain. Jadon Sancho, on loan at Aston Villa, may also leave, along with back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir and striker Joshua Zirkzee, who has not scored a Premier League goal since December 1.

Tyrell Malacia is likely to depart unless sold in January. The club aims to save up to £2.1million per week on wages and strengthen the squad with potential signings including midfielders Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, along with a goalkeeper and wide player, depending on the futures of loanees Radek Vitek and Harry Amass. United target a top six finish in the Premier League, with European qualification boosting their budget.