Man Utd: £115k-a-week duo 'surplus to requirements' at Old Trafford

Manchester United duo Axel Tuanzebe and Brandon Williams appear to be “surplus to requirements” and could leave Old Trafford in January, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Neither of the £115,000 per-week stars have played for the Red Devils for some time and Jones reckons there’s every chance they could finally leave in the upcoming window.

Big things were expected of Tuanzebe when he came through the ranks at the Theatre of Dreams, but injuries and a lack of consistent opportunities have stopped him from ever becoming a regular.

He spent last term on loan at Aston Villa and then with Napoli in the second half of the season, but he was restricted to just 13 appearances in all competitions.

Tuanzebe, whose last United appearance was in the 2021 Europa League final, hasn't played under the guidance of Erik ten Hag having been overlooked for every matchday squad this season.

Meanwhile, Williams finds himself in a similar situation having spent last term on loan at Norwich and is also yet to feature under the Dutchman.

And with Tuanzebe's contract running out next summer and Williams' expiring in 2024, Jones believes both could be moved on in January.

He told GIVEMESPORT: "They seem surplus to requirements and there will be no shortage of interest in them in January, when I think it is realistic both could leave."

It's never satisfying for a club to lose two academy graduates, especially one who had such potential like Tuanzebe.

But in truth, neither are likely to get regular game-time even if they were being considered for selection by Ten Hag.

Lisandro Martinez's arrival means that United now have five senior centre-backs in their squad, if you include Phil Jones who hasn't played all season.

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