Manchester United have been told they can forget about the Premier League title next season and Erik ten Hag must address a clear issue to land Champions League qualification during his maiden campaign in the Old Trafford dugout.
04.06.2022 - 10:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Excitement is building at Manchester United as Erik ten Hag sets about his much-needed summer rebuild.
With the transfer window not yet open, the former Ajax manager has not been able to get his first signing over the line - amid interest in Jurrien Timber and Frenkie de Jong among others - but the foundations are starting to be put in place for his impending recruitment drive.
United confirmed three high-profile departures this week and others are set to follow as Ten Hag frees up room in his squad and wage bill. Here, we take a closer look at the £330million line-up United could see depart over the course of their first window with the 52-year-old at the helm.
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Dean Henderson
Having spent time as number one last season, Dean Henderson was forced to play second fiddle this campaign to a rejuvenated David de Gea. Newcastle are interested in Henderson and he remains almost certain to leave for around £40million.
Signed: n/a (Academy graduate)
Transfer status: Interest from Newcastle
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
It has been three years since Aaron Wan-Bissaka signed for United in a near-£50million switch. However, while the player commanded a regular place under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, he has now been deemed surplus to requirements and offered to other clubs.
Signed: £49.5million from Crystal Palace in 2019
Transfer status: Being offered to clubs
Phil Jones
Phil Jones still has another 12 months left to run on his United contract. But with Ten Hag wanting to sign a centre-back and other players ahead of him in the pecking order - Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof - the club would not stand in his way if a reasonable offer came in.
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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Saturday, June 4.
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