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Man United Poised to Lose 13, Target Ederson

4/26/2026

Summary

Manchester United Exodus

Manchester United could see up to 13 players leave Old Trafford this summer.
Jadon Sancho will leave as a free agent after a loan that included a fee but no purchase option.
Tyrell Malacia remains on United’s books after a failed loan and has missed over 500 days due to two knee surgeries.
United have identified 26-year-old Atalanta midfielder Ederson as a €40m-€50m (£35m-£45m) target to replace Casemiro.

Summary

United Payroll Trim

Casemiro, Manchester United’s highest-earner, will depart when his contract expires, freeing significant wage-bill headroom.
United are seeking to offload Marcus Rashford, who earns £300,000 per week.
Removing these two top earners could substantially cut the club’s payroll significantly.
The payroll reduction would give United considerable financial flexibility for future signings.

Summary

Rashford Option

Barcelona hold a £26 million (€30 m) option to sign Marcus Rashford after the season, though media say interest wanes.
Michael Carrick said no decision on Rashford’s future has been made and that a United return cannot be ruled out without harming bargaining position.
Rasmus Hojlund’s €44 million (£38 million) transfer to Napoli will become permanent once conditions are met.
Aston Villa loaned Jadon Sancho, covering 80 % of his wages with performance-related bonuses for rest.

Summary

United Goalkeeping Shakeup

Senne Lammens has become United’s first-choice goalkeeper, prompting a possible sale of Radek Vitek with buy-back and sell-on clauses.
Altay Bayindir, the bench-standing Turkish keeper, is linked with a move for regular first-team action.
Andre Onana’s permanent sale is likely after Trabzonspor’s president confirmed interest in the £47.2m goalkeeper.
Joshua Zirkzee was denied a winter-window exit despite his frustration over scarce playing time.

History

Historical Context

In the summer of 1995, after losing the league and FA Cup, Manchester United sold England midfielder Paul Ince to Internazionale for £7.5 million and used the funds to sign record-signings such as Andy Cole. That squad reshuffle, driven by payroll considerations, mirrors today’s plan to offload high earners and fund a major midfield signing.

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Manchester United Exodus

Manchester United could see up to 13 players leave Old Trafford this summer.
Jadon Sancho will leave as a free agent after a loan that included a fee but no purchase option.
Tyrell Malacia remains on United’s books after a failed loan and has missed over 500 days due to two knee surgeries.
United have identified 26-year-old Atalanta midfielder Ederson as a €40m-€50m (£35m-£45m) target to replace Casemiro.

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