July 19th 2024.
Manchester United is currently displaying a level of determination that has been lacking in previous years. It has been reported that the club is looking to sell six more players this summer, including the £82m flop, Antony. While the focus has mainly been on bringing in new players, the club's hierarchy is also keen on trimming the squad and raising funds for more transfers.
In fact, Manchester United has already made two signings this summer. The first was Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, followed by Leny Yoro, a highly-rated French defender who beat out competition from Real Madrid to secure the deal. However, several high-profile players have also left the club, including Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial at the end of last season, and Mason Greenwood, Willy Kambwala, and Donny van de Beek this summer.
But the club is not done with making changes just yet. It is willing to let go of more players, including defenders Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, if the right offers come in. Maguire, who has made over 200 appearances for Manchester United, has received criticism for his defending and even lost the captaincy last year. Lindelof has also struggled to find consistency, while the club is willing to take a loss on Wan-Bissaka, who is being linked with a move to West Ham.
Moving further up the pitch, Manchester United is also open to offers for Scott McTominay, Christian Eriksen, and Casemiro, according to ESPN. McTominay has caught the attention of Tottenham, Fulham, and West Ham, despite not being a regular in the United team. Eriksen is expected to leave after a drop in performance last season, while Casemiro may be heading to Saudi Arabia if he leaves the club.
Even the £82m signing, Antony, who joined Manchester United from Ajax in 2022, has not lived up to expectations and will be allowed to leave on loan if a club is willing to cover his wages. He only managed to score one goal in the Premier League last season.
The club is determined to improve on last season's disappointing eighth-place finish, and manager Erik ten Hag has already made it clear that he wants more signings. He believes that the team can achieve a high level when everyone is fit, but with the new format of European competitions and more games, squad depth is essential.
Manchester United will kick off their 2024-25 campaign on August 10 with a match against Manchester City in the Community Shield, followed by their first Premier League game against Fulham a week later. The club is determined to succeed, and fans can stay updated with all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up to their newsletter.
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