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Manchester United's summer strategy: who to keep, who to sell and who to sign
Marcus Rashford and Manuel Ugarte appear prime candidates to leave while Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton are among the targets
TL;DR
- Casemiro is confirmed to be leaving Manchester United.
- Tyrell Malacia and Joshua Zirkzee are expected to depart as their contracts expire or they fail to meet expectations.
- Manuel Ugarte is a potential departure, with the club likely to incur a financial loss.
- Altay Bayindir is unlikely to continue as a second-choice goalkeeper and may return to Turkey.
- Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and André Onana are not expected to have futures at Manchester United.
- Rasmus Højlund is likely to remain with Napoli.
- Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt are in a 'grey area' due to system fit and injury concerns, respectively.
- Players like Senne Lammens, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko are considered key to keep.
- Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw are seen as important senior players for the squad.
- Amad Diallo, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Patrick Dorgu, and a fit Lisandro Martínez are valuable assets.
- Central midfield depth is a priority, with Elliot Anderson, Ederson, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton as potential targets.
- A centre-back is needed, with Murillo and Micky van de Ven mentioned as options.
- Full-back areas may be refreshed, with El Hadji Malick Diouf a potential target.
- Finding a new forward is also a priority, with options for a traditional No. 9 or a more versatile winger.
- Radek Vitek is expected to return from loan as the number two goalkeeper.