Three starters who might depart from Manchester United in January

Manchester United is reportedly hoping to be busy during the January transfer window, with a new center-forward anticipated to be targeted, despite recent suggestions to the contrary.

Due to Financial Fair Play regulations, the Red Devils must adhere to a tight budget, and the Premier League is not anticipated to approve Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s status as a minority shareholder until the conclusion of the winter market.

For the books to balance, there will have to be some outgoings, and Donny van de Beek will be the first to go as the Netherlands international is scheduled to sign a one-year loan with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Though it is quite doubtful that players like Raphael Varane and Casemiro would leave Old Trafford in the middle of the season, a number of other players are being connected to moves.

In light of this, Sports Mole has identified three players who may be moving when the winter market reopens.

Due to a split with head coach Erik ten Hag, who claimed that he benched the attacker against Arsenal at the beginning of September because of Sancho’s inconsistent performances in the training field, the former Manchester City player has not featured for Man United since the end of August.

The 23-year-old has no official role with the first squad and has declined to apologize to Ten Hag for his social media rant during the Arsenal game.

Sancho’s time at Old Trafford is almost over, and it is generally anticipated that he will depart in January. However, a mid-season transfer is made more difficult by the fact that Man United will not sell him for a pittance.

Despite being one of the most sought-after attackers in international football during his time at Borussia Dortmund, when he scored 50 goals and registered 64 assists in 137 appearances across all competitions, the forward has only managed 12 goals and six assists in 82 appearances for the Red Devils.

Right now, Stuttgart, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig are thought to be the Bundesliga three showing the most interest.

Anthony Martial

Anthony Martial of Manchester United appears sad following the game on August 19, 2023.

The Man United player’s contract is set to expire at the end of the current campaign, and it is rumored that the Red Devils have no plans to activate an extension that would keep him on the team until June 2025.

This season, the 28-year-old has made 19 appearances in all competitions for Ten Hag’s team, although he has only managed two goals and two assists.

Ten Hag claims that Martial has not been available for the team’s last five games across all competitions owing to illness. Martial has not featured for the 20-time English champions since the team’s 3-0 Premier League loss to Bournemouth on December 9.

His future is currently the subject of intense speculation, with several Saudi Arabian clubs reportedly interested in signing him.

The player with the greatest perceived European interest is believed to be joining from Inter Milan, and if Man United can find a replacement, he may be allowed to depart in January.

Mejbri Hannibal

Hannibal has made ten appearances for Man United this season, scoring once. Five of his appearances have been in the Premier League; however, he has only made one start in the top level of England.

When Mason Mount and Casemiro return to fitness in January, there will be more competition for midfield slots, and it’s rumored that Hannibal is getting ready to go on loan.

The 20-year-old’s contract at Old Trafford expires in June of next year, but before he goes out on loan, Man United might announce a new, long-term agreement.

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In 2022–2023 Hannibal made an impression while on loan at Birmingham City. It seems that the player is part of Manchester United’s long-term ambitions, so having regular football in the second half of this season would be advantageous to both sides.