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Manchester United is preparing to mark the winter transfer window with massive departures. Faced with an excessively high wage bill and results below expectations, the Red Devils are ready to listen to offers for the majority of the first team players. The objective is clear: to reduce finances and prepare for a new sporting chapter, partly under the leadership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, now the owner of 25% of the club.
Manchester United prepares for big housecleaning
Manchester United is targeting several high-wage players to free up financial margin. Among them, Marcus Rashford (€375,000 per week), Casemiro (€290,000 per week) and Antony (€230,000 per week) are on the list of potential starters.
These departures would allow the club to meet Financial Fair Play (FPF) requirements while providing an opportunity to rebuild the squad. At the same time, Manchester United hopes to focus more on its young talents, such as Kobbie Mainoo (19 years old) and Alejandro Garnacho (20 years old), to offer a new dynamic to the squad while controlling costs.
Who could leave Old Trafford?
Even if certain executives are considered untouchable – like Bruno Fernandes, who recently extended his contract, or Amad Diallo, whose new lease was signed on Thursday – other players are clearly in the hot seat. Christian Eriksen and Diogo Dalot could leave this winter if good offers arrive.
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Amorim and Manchester have their work cut out for them.
On the offensive side, Rasmus Højlund, who arrived for 83 million euros a year and a half ago, is still seen as the future of the attack. But for the rest, Manchester United seems ready to listen to proposals for almost all members of its workforce.
Kobbie Mainoo: a coveted nugget
The case of Kobbie Mainoo perfectly illustrates the club’s strategy. This young academy-trained midfielder is already being targeted by clubs like Chelsea, who are closely monitoring discussions around his contract. United want to capitalize on their in-house talents, but could decide to sell this nugget to meet their financial imperatives.
This winter transfer window promises to be crucial for Manchester United, which is seeking to consolidate its finances while preparing for the future. If this major cleaning could bring a new balance, it also represents a risky bet for a club in search of sporting stability.
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