Manchester United ‘could sell SEVEN first-team stars’ as part of summer clear-out at Old Trafford… as co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe prepares to embark on his Red Devils rebuild

A number of top Manchester United players could be sold this summer, according to reports.

It has been another season of struggle for the Red Devils this term, having failed to build on their third-place finish last term in their second season under Erik ten Hag.

The Red Devils are sixth in the Premier League table, 11 points adrift of Tottenham and Aston Villa – who are level on points in the race for a top four finish.

United’s chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League appear to have vanished and with this in mind, part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly planning a major squad overhaul.

According to Manchester Evening Newsas many as seven first-team stars could be shown the exit door at Old Trafford – with a number of players allowed to go for free.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is preparing for a summer rebuild after United’s disappointing campaign

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Tom Heaton, Anthony Martial and Brandon Williams all have deals that expire this summer and are likely to be released by Erik ten Hag’s side.

Heaton has played a minor role for the Red Devils – having made just three appearances since joining in June 2021 – and is considered surplus to requirements.

Martial, meanwhile, has been plagued by injuries in recent years and the club feel it is not worth extending his deal.

Williams has been on loan at Championship side Ipswich this season, failing to impress and was most recently seen arriving in court over claims he inhaled nitrous oxide before being involved in a high-speed car crash.

In addition to the three players leaving on frees, the outlet claim that Omari Forson, Alvaro Fernandez, Hannibal Mejbri, Donny van de Beek, Jadon Sancho, Facundo Pellistri and Mason Greenwood could all leave this summer.

Most of these players are currently out on loan, but after overwhelming spells away from the club, they are likely to be allowed to leave on a permanent deal.

Greenwood and Sancho, arguably the two biggest names on the list, appear to have decided their futures and the club are unlikely to keep them following their return to United.

Greenwood, 22, who is currently on loan at Spanish club Getafe, is under contract with United until 2025. However, his deal includes an option to extend it by a further 12 months.

His move to Spain was controversial despite charges of rape, assault and coercive control being dropped on the player by the UK Public Prosecutor’s Office in February 2023. Greenwood denied all the charges against him.

Jadon Sancho (L) and Mason Greenwood (R) are likely to be sold when they return from loan

Donny van de Beek has been underwhelming since joining the Red Devils in July 2022

After an internal club investigation, the decision was made to send Greenwood out on loan, but could now be prepared to let him leave permanently.

Meanwhile, Sancho’s time at the club appears to have come to an end after his public falling out with manager ten Hag.

Furthermore, youngsters such as Fernandez, Mejbri and Pellistri have all been out on loan this year but have not hit the ground running and are unlikely to retain a place in United’s squad for next campaign.

Forson is one of the few players to remain at United in 2023-24, but has only played three times for the Red Devils in the league this campaign.