Manchester United could be left with five players that Erik ten Hag doesn't want after deadline

Manchester United could be left with at least five players Erik ten Hag does not want in his squad when the clock strikes 11pm on Friday night. But will Eric Bailly, Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial, Scott McTominay or Donny van de Beek see a last-gasp transfer sanctioned after previous interest in the quintet?

After splashing out £180million on Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund this summer, United are now scouting the loan market with left-back Sergio Reguilon and Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat the club's main follow-up targets. Yet there are ongoing attempts to recoup some much-needed cash.

At different stages and to various degrees, it seemed as though Bailly, Maguire, Martial, McTominay, Van de Beek and others might have been moved on before the 2023/2024 season. However, withstanding any late movement, the United manager will now have to find a way to utilise them.

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Eric Bailly: United have made no secret about their intention to get rid this summer. Bailly, 29, spent last term on loan at Marseille - where he played 23 matches in all competitions - and his squad number was revoked by United upon his return to the club. With only 12 months to run on his contract, the Ivory Coast international will not be at Old Trafford this time next year. However, in an ideal world, they would have received a decent transfer fee for the centre-back to put straight back into their kitty. It is worth remembering the Saudi market remains open.

Harry Maguire: United did their best to cash-in on the England regular this summer. Maguire - no longer captain after Ten Hag opted to strip away the armband and hand it to Bruno Fernandes - rejected a transfer to