Fans anticipate significant changes to United’s transfer policy now that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority takeover is complete.

This would undoubtedly entail the Red Devils cutting loose unnecessary personnel and letting go of underwhelming performers.

When it was announced that United had exercised its option to extend Lindelof’s contract, which was set to expire in the summer, to 2025, it came as a shоck and a source of ire to many.

In addition, they hope to extend their contract with fellow center back Varane, whose current one expires at the end of the current campaign, and keep him on board.

Strangely enough, it’s said that they won’t activate the extension clause in his contract, which means that starting on January 1st, he will have unrestricted freedom to negotiate a free transfer to a foreign team.

Given that Varane is generally regarded as the superior defender, Lindelof’s future appears to be United’s top priority over Varane’s. This makes for a very odd situation.

Neville, however, believes that both players should be gone before the conclusion of the season, tweeting, “I’m worried if United are looking to renew Lindelof and Varane (on reduced terms).”

“We need to make as many fresh starts as we can.”

“A message must be sent to everyone inside and outside the club that it will not tolerate the levels over the last few years,” even though these two are by no means poor players.

Varane was a vital member of Erik ten Hag’s team the previous year, but he unexpectedly lost his spot to Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans early in the season due to a combination of ιnjury and a decline in performance.

Lindelof has played a significant amount this season, supporting the backline with the team’s ιnjury crisis, although he is presently sidelined due to a groin issue.

After a 2-1 loss against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, United concluded 2023 in seventh place in the standings, 11 points behind leaders Liverpool.