Manchester United faces a challenging season with 12 defeats and a humiliating Champions League exit, finishing last in Group 1. The financial blow from this setback prompts the club to plan the sale of high-profile players in the upcoming January transfer window.
Among the potential departures are Casemiro and Raphael Varane, signed from Real Madrid amid great anticipation. Casemiro, a key player last summer, struggles with poor fitness and a thigh muscle injury this season. Varane, on poor terms with manager Erik ten Hag, has seen limited playtime. With a cumulative fee of £112 million for the pair, United aims to ease its financial situation following reported revenue losses of £28 million in England post-European exit.
Jadon Sancho, acquired for £73 million from Dortmund in 2021, is a priority departure. The attacking player fell out with manager Ten Hag after criticism on social media in September, leading to a training ban until an apology is issued. Despite training separately, Sancho receives his full weekly salary of £275,000.
Donny van de Beek, once a star at Ajax, is expected to leave on loan to Eintracht Frankfurt from the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, there are no plans to trigger Anthony Martial's contract extension clause, suggesting a likely departure at the end of the season.
In a surprising turn, two players previously rumored to leave, Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire, seem poised to stay at Manchester United.
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