Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been given approval to sell six players to fund his rebuild this summer.
All of these players have found themselves at one time or another out of favour under Amorim or his predecessor Erik Ten Hag.
Manchester United potential departure: Marcus Rashford
The most high profile name on the chopping block, Marcus Rashford’s recent issues with Manchester United have been well documented.
Since joining Champions League chasing Aston Villa during the winter window he has been a valuable asset to Unai Emery.
He has provided eight goal contributions in 17 games for ‘The Villans’ with his most notable performance coming against Preston North-End in the FA Cup.
This has helped Villa to their first semi-final since 2014/15.
His performances have also earned him a spot with the English National Team under new boss Thomas Tuchel.
Rashford’s goal scoring talents are no secret and if he were to leave Old Trafford this summer a lot of teams would be vying for his signature.
A move to the continent will probably be best for the 27-year-old.
With constant media attention and reported desire to move abroad it could be a good move to get away from the limelight as he enters his prime years.
Manchester United potential departure: Alejandro Garnacho
Garnacho has been heavily featured on the left-wing for Manchester United this season, making 51 appearances so far contributing to 19 goals in all competitions.
The wide-man is known for his attempts to get on the score-sheet taking over three shots per-90 in the Premier League.
This always brings attention, both positive and negative as he tries to make things happen.
Joining from Atletico Madrid as a teenager for a reported £420,000, in the age of Profit and Sustainability Rules dominating football discourse the sale of Garnacho would represent a hefty profit for ‘The Reds’.
It was reported that Manchester United value the player at £70m which may be what is driving the club to sell the forward.
Still 20-years-old but having already made 137 senior appearances his potential destination will be fought for around Europe’s elite clubs.
Manchester United potential departure: Casemiro
Defensive midfielder Casemiro has had something of a renaissance in the latter part of the campaign.
Receiving limited minutes from December through to February he has become one of Ruben Amorim’s most important midfielders.
This was exemplified by his display in United’s chaotic comeback against Olympique Lyon where he provided the two late assists to Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire.
Winning three tackles and almost nine duels per-90 in the Premier League his defensive talents are not fading.
However, at 33-years-old he is one of United’s top earners and as the club battles financial constraints the sale of the Brazilian may be a necessity.
Potential departure: Antony
Antony has had a great start to life in Seville arriving at Real Betis during the winter. In 17 games he has contributed to nine goals.
This is tremendous form compared to his 17 contributions in 96 appearances across two and a half seasons in Manchester.
Antony departed Ajax during the 2022/23 campaign for a reported £82m. If his form at Betis nets United a fraction of that price it would be seen as great business.
Potential departures: Tyrell Malacia
Malacia was hampered by a meniscus injury while at Manchester United, following a tear and complications he had two knee surgeries which kept him out for 17-months. He joins the list of six exits, according to the Mirror.
Since joining PSV Eindhoven during the winter he has made ten appearances.
With the return of Luke Shaw, signing of Patrick Dorgu and integration of Harry Amass into the starting squad there will likely be no space for Malacia when he returns from loan.
Potential departure: Jadon Sancho
In Sancho’s loan deal to Chelsea there was an obligation to buy clause, however, there was reportedly also a clause to avoid paying that obligation which has been rumoured to have been considered by the hierarchy at Stamford Bridge.
With such a bloated squad in West London which has 11 senior attackers this clause may be triggered as there is no space for Sancho who has failed to deliver significant returns.
The winger has scored three goals and assisted ten in all competitions this season.
His disputes with Manchester United have been well documented. The club may desire to move on from the signing of Sancho who joined from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 for a reported £73m.