Manchester United 'planning to raise £100m by axing four players' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United reportedly plan to sell four players this summer in a cull that could reap £100million in sales.

As things stand, Anthony Martial and Rapahel Varane are set to leave for free when their contracts expire in June, while Jonny Evans also becomes a free agent at the end of the season. However, United needs sales to help them manoeuvre within Financial Fair Play rules.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to be ruthless in transfer dealings when his 25 percent stake is ratified by the Premier League and is already being consulted on January decisions. United have been woeful when it comes to getting the right fee for sales in recent years, and INEOS is determined to change that.

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One inevitable departure is the exit of Mason Greenwood. The attacker is apparently attracting interest from Barcelona amid his loan spell at Getafe, where he has registered five goals and four assists in 19 matches.

Greenwood secured his summer loan move upon United informing him he had no future at Old Trafford following an internal investigation after the Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him in February 2023. The forward, who has not played for United since January 2022, when the claims first emerged, has always denied all allegations.

The i also say Scott McTominay could also be sold. This comes after The Sun reported that McTominay might not agree to triggering his contract extension if he is not assured of game time.

Erik ten Hag is reportedly keen to keep the midfielder, who has 18 months left on his deal, and