After what has been a disastrous 2023-24 season, Manchester United needs to make some bold decisions before the start of the new season. Despite plenty of signings, a new sporting director, and even a new owner, United’s struggles don’t seem to stop yet. With head coach Erik ten Hag‘s future up in the air, Manchester United is preparing for a huge revamp ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Qualification for European soccer for Manchester United remains hanging by a thread owing to the club’s dismal domestic performance. United has been already knocked out of the Champions League and they failed to even make it to the Europa League. The one thing that can somehow salvage the season for United is the FA Cup where they have reached the final after a narrow semifinal win.
🚨 Manchester United are willing to get rid of as many as 11 first-team players this summer:
🏴 Rashford
🇧🇷 Casemiro
🏴 Wan-Bissaka
🇫🇷 Varane
🇸🇪 Lindelof
🏴 Maguire
🇩🇰 Eriksen
🇲🇦 Amrabat
🏴 Sancho
🇫🇷 Martial
🇧🇷 Antony(Source: @MirrorFootball) pic.twitter.com/prb9hJ41Uh
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) April 25, 2024
However, Erik ten Hag’s side will face the mighty Manchester City in the FA Cup final. While there isn’t much hope left for this season, the club is reportedly planning on making some big changes in the squad. As per the reports, the club management is willing to sell as many as 11 first-team players, and the list might not be as surprising as you think.
Players like Harry Maguire, Antony, Marcus Rashford, Sofyan Amrabat, Casemiro, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen, Jadon Sancho, and Anthony Martial have been identified by the club as the squad’s weak links. With the total market value of all these players estimated to be around $284 million, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to make some big overhauls and bring in proper reinforcements to provide the club with a competitive squad.
Jose Mourinho gets proven right yet again after bold statement on Manchester United
A few days ago, veteran soccer coach Jose Mourinho made a rather bold claim about Manchester United. Mourinho, who was in charge as United’s head coach from 2016 to 2018, had a mixed time at the club. Despite facing criticism during his stint as the club’s head coach, Mourinho remains the last manager to lead United to a European trophy when he delivered the Europa League.
José Mourinho:🗣️
“There are still a couple of players still at Manchester United that I didn’t want five or six years ago.” pic.twitter.com/eCuSgmG1AD
— Players Sayings (@PlayersSayings) April 22, 2024
Most recently, the former United coach reflected on the club’s dismal performances and had his say. He said, “There are still a couple of players still there I didn’t want five or six years ago.” Mourinho’s statement became even more incredible after reports emerged about the club willing to offload as many as 11 first-team stars. But then again, there’s a reason why Mourinho is the ‘Special One‘, and he has proved that once again.
Andre Onana breaks Lionel Messi’s record in the most unexpected manner
Meanwhile, Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has broken Lionel Messi’s incredible record, and it’s not what you are expecting. Back in the 2011-12 season, Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi scored a massive 73 goals for his former club FC Barcelona. In this season, Onana has eclipsed Messi‘s record, but it’s not something that he would be proud of.
Andre Onana has now equals Lionel Messi’s 73 goals a season in all Competitions. What a Guy!!! pic.twitter.com/b17IwpXxnw
— Daktari Ya Wamama (@OmugaBash) April 21, 2024
Since joining the club at the beginning of this season, Andre Onana has conceded a whopping 74 goals as Manchester United’s goalkeeper (via Transfermarkt). The Cameroonian star has been heavily trolled for his disappointing performances this season. Onana conceding 74 goals also goes on to show how defensively vulnerable United has been this season, and it once again raises questions over Erik ten Hag’s future, if any, at the club.