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Manchester United are open to selling the majority of their squad in an explosive fire sale this summer with just three players off limits, according to a new report.
The club’s new hierarchy, led by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and incoming CEO Omar Berrada, is set to be brutal with potential end-of-season spending, especially with United restricted due to Premier League spending rules.
United have missed out on the Champions League next season, dealing a blow to INEOS’ plans for a major overhaul and the futures of many of their players, as well as embattled boss Erik ten Hag, currently remain uncertain. .
The Telegraph have claimed that agents and recruitment figures at rival clubs believe the United regime is open-minded about sales and will weigh up most offers.
That could even see Marcus Rashford allowed to leave when the window opens. The same outlet has added that United would give “genuine consideration” to offers for the out-of-form striker, especially if he expressed a desire to move on.
Manchester United are open to selling most of their squad, including Marcus Rashford.
According to The Telegraph, only three players are safe, and Bruno Fernandes is not one of them
sport mailChris Wheeler first reported that selling Rashford is an option. Given that 100 percent of the profits from the exchange of local players go towards compliance with FFP regulations, a sale can fit into INEOS’ commitment to an intense economic campaign.
Paris Saint-Germain, who held talks with Rashford’s representatives two years ago, are one of the few clubs who could realistically match his £75m valuation and pay his strong personal terms as they look to replace Kylian Mbappe.
sport mail understands that United still believe in Rashford and want him to succeed after investing so much in him with an excellent new contract. However, there is also recognition that his alarming decline in form on the pitch must change.
And while United are not believed to be actively working to release players, they must first raise money through sales to bolster their limited transfer budget.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe (right) is willing to be brutal with spending due to United’s tight budget
The future of many players and embattled coach Erik ten Hag remains uncertain
The club is believed to be interested in signing a new striker, central midfielder and right centre-back, but may not be able to spend the large sums like in recent years.
If United were to miss out on European football entirely next season, they would have to adopt a drastic sell-to-buy policy. Their ability to spend ahead of next season has been hampered by their spending of £555m over the previous three summers.
Only three players, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, have escaped the chopping block, The Telegraph reported.
United are hoping to build a winning team around the young trio in the future.
Rashford has often struggled to match the form of Garnacho, a winger who also progressed through United’s youth ranks after arriving from Atlético Madrid in 2020, and has endured a nightmare season after signing a new five-year contract. .
He was audibly booed by disgruntled United fans during their FA Cup semi-final victory against Coventry City and later criticized the “abuse” he had received.
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Rasmus Hojlund (left) and Alejandro Garnacho (right) will be key for United in the coming years
Manager Ten Hag insisted Rashford needed the support of the stands, but also admitted the player needs to analyze himself to find out why his form has dipped.
“I have a lot of sympathy for Rashy, of course,” Ten Hag said.
“Last year he had a brilliant season, the best season of his career, scoring 30 goals, so you see what he is capable of.
‘This season has not given the performances and people are very critical. I think we have to support it.
“Everyone should get behind him and push him to get back to the levels he had last year.”