Sell, marry, avoid - Man United transfer priorities with £45m man, Jadon Sancho and Dutch disaster

Manchester United's work in the summer transfer window is under way. Although so far, it's a slow burn.

The transfer window officially opened last week for Premier League sides, although business has yet to explode into life because of Euro 2024 and the Copa America. Players and agents have distracting priorities.

Regardless, United are pushing on with their transfer plans and negotiations remain ongoing with Everton for defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who didn't make England's squad. An offer starting at £35million with add-ons was tabled and rejected.

United will be forced to walk away from the table if the price for Branthwaite is too high and it's fascinating to analyse what their transfer priorities should be this summer.

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With that in mind, the 'sell, marry and avoid' concept was created, an article essentially looking at which players United should sell, sign and avoid in the market.

So, without further ado, he is who United should sell, marry and avoid this summer...

There isn't one player United need to get rid of more than any other. There is a plethora.

The sales of players who are considered surplus to requirements such as Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro; Hannibal Mejbri, Donny van de Beek, Facundo Pellistri; Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood will be key in raising money to sign fresh arrivals.

Lindelof joined United in 2017 and has entered the final year of his contract, as the one-year extension in his deal was triggered in December. The defender has been a useful squad player, but he's below the quality to start every week for United and should be