Erik Ten Hag’s future as coach of Manchester United is still up in the air, but the team has already announced that it will be “overhauling” its roster this summer, cutting at least seven players.

Two of the seven players who will depart Old Trafford this summer are midfielder Raphael Varane and striker Anthony Martial, according to the Mirror (UK).

Brandon Williams, a defender for Manchester United, will also be leaving the team. Williams made more than 50 appearances for the squad last season before being loaned to Ipswich Town, where he assisted in helping the team advance to the Premier League.

 

French midfielder Raphael Varane left Man Utd this summer after a season that did not make a good impression (Photo: Getty).

Apart from Williams, other adult players who were Man Utd’s students who are getting ready to go are Charlie McNeill, Marcus Lawrence, and Kie Plumley.

“We at the Academy are proud of every young player we have trained and who is departing. They will receive assistance in obtaining contracts with other teams, receive a customized aftercare program, and remain loyal to Man Utd for an extended period of time, the Man Utd homepage declared.

Tom Huddlestone, an experienced midfielder, will follow. In August 2022, the 37-year-old footballer relocated to Old Trafford to join the Manchester United U21 team as a player and coach.

 

Man Utd revealed that certain players could still stay longer while others leave. Tom Heaton, the goalie, and center back Jonny Evans are discussing potential new deals.

Omari Forson, a 19-year-old midfielder, and Shola Shoretire, a 20-year-old striker, are getting ready to sign new deals. Alvaro Fernandez, a promising defender, will depart, though, since Benfica has agreed to purchase the Spanish youngster on a permanent basis.

The “overhaul” of Man Utd’s roster is expected to be quite strong this summer after the “Red Devils” were let down by their eighth-place Premier League finish the previous season.

The Old Trafford team is also thinking about Jadon Sancho’s future after the English midfielder excelled while on loan at Borussia Dortmund. Casemiro is also expected to depart.