Manchester United is looking to clear out all the deadwood in its squad. The club has reportedly put three players on the transfer list, who no longer fit into ten Hag’s plans. The club is open to listening to offers for these players in the January 2024 transfer window.
According to a report published in The Independent, the list of the high players includes Jadon Sancho, Casemiro, and Raphael Varane. It looks like ten Hag is on a mission to clear out all unwanted players that he inherited from his predecessors.
🚨 Manchester United have put Raphaël Varane, Casemiro, and Jadon Sancho up for SALE!
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) December 7, 2023
The United squad considered Casemiro a valuable addition when they signed him in the summer transfer window of 2022. But, now finds it difficult to make regular appearances for the club. Casemiro’s performances haven’t been satisfactory and with the rise of youngsters like Kobbie Mainoo, the Brazilian could be shown the exit.
Injuries have plagued Raphael Varane since he arrived at Old Trafford in 2021. The French defender rarely makes it to the United as he is constantly injured. And it also seems that age has caught up to the Frenchman. Varane has become very prone to committing mistakes.
🚨🔴 Erik ten Hag says he has “no regrets” on his decisions about Jadon Sancho case.
“No, I wouldn’t act differently”, he told United We Stand. pic.twitter.com/ayYZEtv4ef
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 7, 2023
The case of Jadon Sancho has been the most fascinating one. The relationship between Sancho and ten Hag has completely broken down. The English winger has been banned from training with his teammates while he’s having his meals alone. Erik Ten hag has refused to back down as he said, “No, I wouldn’t act differently”, he told United We Stand.
Manchester United have selected their transfer targets
After clearing out the unwanted players, United would like to make some additions to its team. The Red Devils would like to introduce energy and enthusiasm to the team by signing young and exciting talents.
🚨 Manchester United will sign a top centre-back in 2024. More likely to happen in the summer than in January.
Antonio Silva, Jean-Clair Todibo and Edmond Tapsoba are all on the list of potential targets.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) November 29, 2023
Top of their list is a center-back as United lacks depth in that position. The potential targets include Jean-Claire Todibo, Antonio Silva, and Edmond Tapsoba. These are young talents who possess great qualities with the ball. But, they would also be coming at a high price.
The club would also have to decide on the future of the likes of Harry Maguire and Scott Mctominay. Both of them were not unwanted by the club a few months ago, but have since regained their form.