Man Utd could easily rake in a huge sum of money from player sales.
Looking at the list of players facing an exit from Old Trafford, it's evident that Dean Henderson is one of the most valuable assets. According to reports, Manchester United could fetch £20 million from the services of the 26-year-old star, and they are currently in active negotiations with Nottingham Forest for this deal. With the presence of Andre Onana, Henderson's departure seems almost certain.
Similarly, Harry Maguire has been given the green light by manager Erik Ten Hag to leave Old Trafford through the act of stripping him of the captain's armband. While there is no concrete plan for Maguire's departure from Man Utd, with EURO 2024 approaching and the chance of starting for the England national team potentially at risk if he continues to be a substitute at Old Trafford, Maguire could consider moving to another club.
After completing the sale of Declan Rice, West Ham United is ready to pursue Maguire and is likely to convince the English defender with the prospect of regular playing time. As for Man Utd, while they are demanding £40 million for Maguire's services, many sources suggest that the club would also consider offers as low as £30 million.
Next is Fred, who did not join Man Utd on their tour to the United States. At this time, the Brazilian midfielder is receiving strong interest from Fulham, and it is expected that the London-based club can meet Man Utd's £20 million asking price. Fred is ready to leave Old Trafford in search of regular playing opportunities.
As for Scott McTominay, the possibility of him leaving is considerably higher than Fred's.
Eric Bailly is almost certain to leave Old Trafford as he is no longer in Erik Ten Hag's plans. Similarly, Alex Telles' new destination could likely be Saudi Arabia, as European clubs have no intention of rescuing the Ivorian defender. Excluding additional clauses, it is expected that Man Utd could offload the Ivorian star for less than £5 million.
Currently, both Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial are also facing potential exits from Old Trafford, although they still have the chance to continue wearing Man Utd's jersey next season. However, if Ten Hag conducts a significant clear-out to create room for more expensive signings, both players may have to find new destinations.
According to Transfermarkt's valuation, the combined value of Martial and De Beek is currently around £25 million. But considering Man Utd's success in the transfer negotiations this summer, they could easily earn £30-35 million from the two players mentioned. It should be noted that Martial and De Beek's contracts with the Red Devils still have relatively long durations (if the option to extend by 12 months is activated).
In summary, if Man Utd can sell off all their high-value "surplus" players, they could easily earn over £100 million to boost their budget.
