Manchester United are finally fixing a problem Ralf Rangnick spotted five years ago

With just five games to go between now and the end of the 2023/24 campaign, Manchester United's main focus will soon switch to the summer transfer window and planning for next season.

This forthcoming summer is set to mark one of the most important in United's rich and colourful history, with new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work. Alongside United's new-look hierarchy, he has grand ambitions to bring the good times back to M16.

Despite much of the outside conversation focusing on Erik ten Hag's future, United need to make overdue changes this summer, regardless of who the manager is. Alterations need to be made to the landscape of the squad, both in terms of incomings and outgoings.

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As reported by the Manchester Evening News in February, United are planning for record sales this summer. Ratcliffe wants United to become more proactive in the seller's market and exits could reach double figures.

The Ineos Group are understood to have identified sellable assets within the squad and they are ready to consider offers for almost every member of the first team. Only Andre Onana, Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund are understood to be untouchable.

Although United are prepared to consider offers for some of their big-name stars, they are not actively looking to push them out the door. Furthermore, it would be impossible to offload almost every member of the squad and replace them within the same window. Ratcliffe's project will take multiple windows.

Nevertheless, United's desire to