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Man United ‘have £107m worth of players they can’t sell’ – with trio set to leave for free

Manchester United's much-needed squad clearout won't be easy…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:39 AM
Man United ‘have £107m worth of players they can’t sell’ – with trio set to leave for free
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United reportedly hold £107.5 million worth of players that the club may struggle to sell.
  • The five difficult-to-sell players identified are Marcus Rashford, Patrick Dorgu, Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, and Noussair Mazraoui.
  • Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, and Lisandro Martinez are out of contract in the summer and could leave on free transfers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Manchester Evening News reports that Manchester United face significant obstacles in offloading £107.5 million worth of talent as part of an intended squad overhaul. Discussing the club's predicament, talkSPORT's Jeff Stelling questioned the transfer market viability for five prominent squad members: Marcus Rashford, Patrick Dorgu, Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, and Noussair Mazraoui, each carrying valuations that make departures difficult unless financial losses are accepted.

Additionally, writer Mark Whiley highlights that senior defenders Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, and Lisandro Martinez are approaching the end of their contracts and could leave as free agents. While Maguire has an option for a contract extension, Whiley argues that allowing all three players to depart may best serve the club's long-term rebuilding efforts under Michael Carrick.

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