Players who will worry if Erik ten Hag swings an ax away from Manchester United

Harry Maguire's summer departure is becoming increasingly likely after his poor performance in the Europa League. Photo: Getty Images/Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno

Erik ten Hag is preparing for a big purge at Manchester United this summer, and the future of up to 15 players is in doubt.

Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial are some of the biggest names that could be vulnerable in the overhaul planned by the United manager.

Ten Hag was outraged after his team's «unacceptable» and humiliating departure from the Europa League to Sevilla on Thursday night, when he warned that «everyone can see the requirements and the standards must be higher.»

Ten Hag, whose team will take on Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday, has already made decisions about the future of a number of players, according to Telegraph Sport. toughened its stance as it seeks to raise standards and raise the necessary funds to reinvest in stronger and better players amid tighter financial constraints governing spending.

While United dumped eight players last summer, five of them his contract has ended and Ten Hag has to pick up the pieces after years of hoarding and transfer market hesitation.

Beyond Maguire, Lindelof and Martial, the likes of Aaron Van-Bissaka, Fred and Donnie van de Beek have an uncertain future.

Anthony Martial faces an uncertain future. future and may be among those leaving Old Trafford. Credit: Getty Images/Fran Santiago

Eric Bailly and Alex Telles, who have been on loan at Marseille and Sevilla respectively this season, do not qualify. Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe should leave when their contracts expire at the end of the season.

England goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who is on loan at Nottingham Forest, could spearhead many players leaving. home-grown players.

With academy graduates representing a net profit in terms of sales, United are believed to be paying a lot of attention to who they sell in this regard, having sold James Garner to Everton last summer in a deal up to £15 million.

Anthony Elanga and Brandon Williams were minor figures under Ten Hag and could leave.

Scott McTominay was a valued player for Ten Hag and is not on the list of players the club is actively seeking to sell. But the Scotland international is an example of a player that United can evaluate on a case-by-case basis depending on what happens in the summer.

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Newcastle are among the clubs known to be interested in McTominay and Ten Hag may find the big offer too lucrative to turn down if it provides the funds to reinvest in midfield upgrades.

The club also hopes to raise funds by selling younger, minor players. Tahit Chong, who was sold to Birmingham last summer for £1.5m, is cited as an example of a player who could have been sold much earlier for more money.

This summer, United would have done the right thing by selling both Lindelöf, who is of interest to Italy, and captain Maguire, who was responsible for David De Gea's terrible opening goal in a 3-0 loss to Sevilla but again, this situation may change. treated on merit. Both players need to be replaced. United will face a huge blow to the £80m they paid Leicester for Maguire in 2019.

United can't really get rid of 15 players in one summer, but Ten Hag knows it's important for the club not to stall. Uncertainty also surrounds the long-term future of De Gea, who survived a shocking night against Sevilla and was responsible for a horrific third goal.

Terrible night for Manchester United just getting worse…

David De Gea won't want to watch this game 😬#UEL pic.twitter.com/z9iiPlCDZE

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 20, 2023

United are in talks with De Gea for a new deal on terms cut off his existing £375,000 a week wage. They turned down a 12-month extension to his contract because they don't want to commit themselves to another season at that wage. This option expires later next month.

With Ten Hag desperate to improve his attack and midfield, there are doubts whether the club can afford to invest in a new goalkeeper, but the manager wants a No. 1 with better foot control.< /p>

United have been linked with the likes of Brentford's David Raja, Porto's Diogo Costa and Bayern Munich's Jann Sommer. The situation with Henderson may also affect what is happening.

Under the new team spending controls introduced by UEFA last year, clubs will be limited to spending 90% of their total income on transfers, player and coach salaries and agent fees next season. This figure will fall to 70% by 2025-2026.

In terms of cost metrics, revenue is classified as operating income plus profit from player sales, so the importance of good sales is more important than ever. who have been challenged in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

Only four players who were not academy graduates — Daniel James, Daly Blind, Chris Smalling and Javier Hernandez — have been sold for more in the past nine years than their bought, and three of them made a small profit.

Telegraph Sports analysis Who should stay and who should leave

James Ducker

Goaltenders

David De Gea
V is negotiating a new deal on preferential terms. Big distribution questions.
Verdict: Keep another season if he accepts a pay cut

Defenders

Aaron Wan-Bissaka< br />Improved under Ten Hag, but still not up to the desired quality
Verdict: Sell

Diogo Dalot
Much remains to be proven, but contract extension likely to be signed
Verdict: Save

Brandon Williams
Injury prone and needs regular football
Verdict: Sell p>

Harry Maguire
It's time for club captain to leave, but big salaries and the desire for substantial fees hinder
Verdict: Sell

Victor Lindelof
Team player at best
Verdict: Keep if no good offer

Axel Tuanzebe
Totally out< br />Verdict: Contract expired in summer

Phil Jones
Should have left many years ago
Verdict :Contract ended in summer

Midfielders

Donny van de Beek
Not Good Enough
Verdict: Sell

< p>Fred
Honest and hardworking, although his flaws are obvious. There is a limit to how many Ten Hag players can realistically lose
Verdict: keep

Scott McTominay
Not a single ten Witch actively looking to sell but generating interest
Verdict: Sell if money offered is good

Forwards

Anthony Martial
After eight years at the club, it became clear that his fitness and form could not be relied upon
Verdict: Sell p>

Anthony Elang
Need to play and get a decent fee
Verdict: Sell< /p>

Jadon Sancho
After returning to the team, he had problems. Huge success awaits you next season
Verdict: keep

Facundo Pellistri
Well equipped when needed
Verdict: Keep or Loan

Borrow

Wut Weghorst
Hardworking but nowhere near good enough for this level
Verdict: Send back

Marcel Sabitzer