Manchester United have included Luke Shaw in their squad for the Europa League group stage match against FC Sheriff on Thursday night but five players are out.
25.08.2022 - 15:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Patrice Evra has named Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo as players Manchester United should consider offloading before the transfer window closes.
The summer window closes at 11pm on September 1, and while adding to the four players already signed by new boss Erik ten Hag is high on United's list of priorities, former United full-back Evra says three high-profile stars should be allowed to leave if suitable offers come in.
Speaking in association with Betfair , the Frenchman said that defensive duo Maguire and Shaw and talisman Ronaldo should be shipped out. All three started the win over Liverpool last Monday on the subs' bench.
Read more : United get Casemiro boost ahead of Southampton game
Evra said: "Let's be clear, I can say people are too harsh on Harry Maguire, but he is paying the price for his transfer fee. From that day, I said he is going to have the most difficult season for United, because people only looked at the price. If we bought him for £5million, people would say he's an amazing centre back. We all have bad games, but now we've got to a point where even if he has a good game people are not happy. So there's a negativity around him.
"The Cristiano Ronaldo saga is another issue. Is he staying? Is he leaving? It's created a lot of confusion with fans. He's still here, the transfer window isn't closed but I think, personally knowing Cristiano, if he doesn't play he would like to leave. I think this would be the best for him and for United.
"We've been playing Luke Shaw for so many years and I'm really careful when I talk about left-backs because I've been in this position and it's not an easy position. Luke Shaw has been here for so many years and he hasn't matched the standard set by
Manchester United have included Luke Shaw in their squad for the Europa League group stage match against FC Sheriff on Thursday night but five players are out.
Erik ten Hag admitted last week that he will need to utilise his squad amid a packed schedule this season.
Marcus Rashford reported to Manchester United's Carrington training base on Tuesday morning, easing suggestions that he had picked up an injury.
The head of the Saudi Arabia FA says an offer from one of the country’s clubs for Cristiano Ronaldo “wouldn’t be easy” but admitted that he’d love to see the superstar play in the nation.
Academy defender Marc Jurado and midfielder Omari Forson trained with the Manchester United first-team on Monday.
Two Manchester United players have been included in EA Sports' top 23 highest-rated players on FIFA 23, despite Cristiano Ronaldo being downgraded again.
Alex Telles headed into the summer facing a big decision about his future.
Erik ten Hag has overseen wrong-footed training sessions with members of the Manchester United squad.
Manchester United are expected to trigger one-year options in five players' contracts before the January transfer window closes.
Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo - who scored 24 goals in all competitions last season - is reportedly still a transfer target for Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, September 12.
Brandon Williams has named Juan Mata as his best-ever Manchester United teammate, labelling him as a 'magician.'
Eric Bailly says the Marseille president’s knowledge of his playing career convinced him further that a move to France was right.
Diogo Dalot says he is “delighted” to see Marcus Rashford’s uptick in form.
Feyenoord captain Orkun Kokcu has spoken of his pride in former teammate Tyrell Malacia following the defender's transfer to Manchester United.
Anthony Martial is still unavailable for Manchester United in their opening Europa League tie against Real Sociedad.
Towards the end of the transfer window, all options away from Manchester United looked closed for Cristiano Ronaldo apart from one avenue.
Tyrell Malacia says he has been driven by his healthy rivalry with fellow full-back Luke Shaw for a starting role at Manchester United.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has admitted that he and his teammates will continue to put pressure on summer signing Antony after he marked his debut with a goal in Sunday's 3-1 win over Arsenal.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag felt Cristiano Ronaldo's introduction gave them more flexibility in attack as they inflicted a first defeat of the season on Premier League leaders Arsenal.