Five players who could leave Man Utd this summer

Daniel Edwards

Updated: 10 Jul 2023 18:15 BST
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Harry Maguire, Harry Maguire Manchester United — © ProShots

While much of the attention at Manchester United this summer has revolved around who could be joining the club, there could still yet be movement out of Old Trafford.

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Mason Mount has arrived from Chelsea, while Inter's Andre Onana and Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund could join the England international in joining the Red Devils this summer.

But, Erik ten Hag will also need to shift some players as he looks to fine-tune the Man Utd squad to his liking. So, who could be on their way out in the coming weeks?

Eric Bailly

Eric Bailly spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 side Marseille and made just five league starts for the French club as injuries continued to plague his career.

The Ivorian would be United's fifth choice centre-back were he to return to the squad next season - behind Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire - and is likely to be moved on.

He has just one year left on his current deal at the club and Man Utd will be looking to recoup at least some of the €38 million fee they paid Villarreal for his services back in 2016.

© ProShots - Eric Bailly was on loan at Marseille last season

Brandon Williams

The arrival of Tyrell Malacia last season, along with the presence of Luke Shaw, pushed Brandon Williams further down the pecking order in defence and he could finally be moved on permanently.

The Englishman spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Norwich, but stayed at United last season - a decision that didn't pay off. He mustered just five minutes of senior action all campaign, with his only appearance coming in a 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Burnley in December.

Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire is set to be stripped of the Man Utd captaincy, according to reports, and that decision could push him towards the exit door.

Last summer's arrival of Lisandro Martinez cost Maguire his place in the starting XI and he was unable to wrestle his starting spot back from the Argentine.

Tottenham and West Ham have both registered interest in signing Maguire, who will be looking for a move in order to secure regular first-team football ahead of the 2024 European Championships.

Amad Diallo

Man Utd will not offload Amad Diallo on a permanent deal this summer, but they may sanction another loan move following the success of his season at Championship side Sunderland last year.

The Ivorian netted 13 league goals for Tony Mowbray's side as they reached the play-off semi-finals before succumbing to eventual winners Luton Town.

His former club Atalanta have been attributed with interest, and Man Utd may use Amad as a makeweight in their pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund.

Fred

Brazil midfielder Fred has been heavily linked with a Man Utd exit this summer, with Fulham said to be interested in his services.

It seems United will keep one of Fred or Scott McTominay, but the Brazil international appears the more likely to leave before the transfer window slams shut in September.

He registered just 12 Premier League starts last campaign and is now into both his 30s and the final year of his contract, meaning United will want to sell.