Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s team is preparing plans for “major changes” in personnel in the summer of 2024 to purify the Man United squad after a failed season.

Manchester United will end the terrible 2023-2024 Premier League season with a trip to Brighton’s The Amex stadium. The goal of Erik ten Hag and his team is definitely to win to ensure their place in the European Cup next season with 7th place. Not only that, the “Red Devils” need to win with a difference of at least 3 goals first. Brighton to avoid ending the season with a negative goal difference for the first time since the 1989-1990 season.

A summer full of turmoil and change at Man Utd is about to take place, so which names will Sir Jim Ratcliffe decide to keep and sell?

With an early exit from the Champions League group stage and a poor performance at the end of the season, Erik ten Hag’s hot seat is the first position to be considered for replacement. However, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team will carefully consider the future of the Dutch strategist, depending on Man United’s position in the Premier League 2023-2024 and the result of the FA Cup final. One of the reasons why Man Utd had a failed season came from the serious personnel crisis in the team’s defense. According to statistics, after 37 rounds, Erik ten Hag has used 15 different pairs of centre-backs, more than any other team in the Premier League. Therefore, it is not excluded that MU will have a strong personnel reshuffle in the defense after the 2023-2024 season.

Besides Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans will be the next name to leave the Old Trafford team after his contract expires. From being a short-term deal before the season, the 36-year-old midfielder became an effective backup plan in the context of Man Utd’s personnel crisis. In addition, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire or Aaron Wan-Bissaka will also be sold in the transfer market, when their contracts expire in 2025 – there is a high possibility of having to leave or accept a salary reduction.

Names that are often absent due to injury such as Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia or Luke Shaw will likely continue to be given the opportunity. Diogo Dalot is the only case that is sure to stay after the failed season of Man United’s defense. In midfield, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Sofyan Amrabat are three names on the list to leave Old Trafford. While age is part of the reason Casemiro and Eriksen did not perform as expected, Amrabat still seems unable to fit into the tactical system.

Scott McTominay and Mason Mount will likely continue to be trusted to stay. Although he is not a regular starter, McTominay is showing his talent for scoring goals, bringing in 12 points after 7 goals this season. Meanwhile, Mount will be given more opportunities after spending his first season at M.U with most of the time recovering from injury.

In the case of Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, they are two untouchable names at Man United next season. According to statistics, the “Red Devils” are depending on Bruno’s creativity, when the midfielder’s expected goals and assists (xG) account for 23.2% of the entire team. The Portuguese international has been a rare consistent star during Man United’s difficult season with 15 goals and 11 assists in 45 appearances. Meanwhile, Mainoo is showing incredible maturity this season, gradually becoming an important factor in Ten Hag’s scheme.

In attack, Anthony Martial will leave the team after this season ends. In addition, Marcus Rashford and Antony are also being considered for loan or sale options. Rashford is going through one of the most disappointing seasons of his career, constantly being criticized for his attitude and performance on the field. Similarly, Antony is also facing a season with rock-bottom performance. The Brazilian winger has only 1 goal after 37 Premier League rounds this season. Although Man United is willing to open the door for partners to approach their players, they still have their own prohibited areas, typically a A number of young talents are considered the future of the club. According to Telegraph, in addition to Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund will be untouchable at Man United.