Four players Manchester United should sell to help Erik ten Hag secure dream transfer window

Fans have been basking in the honeymoon buzz of the three new arrivals at Manchester United.

After weeks of seeming inactivity, Erik ten Hag has brought in a promising trio packed with talent as the club tries to become top-four regulars once again. But for all the excitement around the new acquisitions, a number of current players will need to be offloaded this summer.

Since the exits of the five out-of-contract players this summer, only Andreas Pereira has left the club permanently while Dean Henderson has gone out on loan. Meanwhile, United need to bring in a back-up for David de Gea, a right-back, a striker and, most importantly, a central midfielder or two.

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Ten Hag does not have an unlimited amount of money this window, and he will have to show the door to a few contracted personnel who are surplus to requirements in order to facilitate moves for targets.

The left-back is effectively up for sale and has been pushed further down the pecking order with the arrival of Tyrell Malacia. He has not travelled with United on their pre-season tour due to injury but by all accounts his time at Old Trafford is likely up.

United may not get a mind-blowing fee for the 21-year-old but Williams ' young age counts in their favour in terms of price tag.

Malacia’s signing also spells worry for Telles. He has been played at centre-half by Ten Hag during pre-season and is clearly behind the new arrival and first choice Luke Shaw in the manager’s list.

The defender may spy a move away and United should not stand in his way. After all, if truly needed, they have under-23s player of the season Alvaro Fernandez - who may have a recall clause in any