Manchester United face a challenge this season as they risk losing up to £74 million in transfer fees. With three proposed transfers already collapsed, manager Ten Hag needs to offload players and extend contracts in order to add to his squad and avoid costly losses.
Nine first-teamers are out of contract in 2024, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial, Brandon Williams, and Eric Bailly are all being considered for moves.
Time is running out to make the necessary changes, and any losses in market value could have huge implications for the club.
Potential Loss in Transfer Fees
Manchester United could face a potential loss of up to £74 million in transfer fees if they fail to offload players or extend contracts this season. Moving players on has proved to be a challenge at Old Trafford, with three proposed transfers falling through and the proposed exit of Van de Beek going silent.
Nine members of the first-team dressing room are out of contract in 2024, putting United at risk of a significant loss. Players such Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial, Brandon Williams, and Eric Bailly have market values of £21 million, £13 million, £6 million, £6 million, and £4 million respectively.
Transfermarkt believes United could lose up to £74 million worth of players in less than 12 months, leaving Ten Hag short on funds to sign further players. United’s hopes of signing Sofyan Amrabat may rest on Van de Beek’s future, but time is running out to push through his departure.
Challenges in Offloading Players
The potential loss in transfer fees and difficulty of offloading players presents a significant risk to the club. Manchester United’s proposed transfers of Henderson to Nottingham Forest and Maguire and McTominay to West Ham United have all collapsed, leaving Ten Hag short on funds to sign a second midfielder and forward.
Nine first-team members are out of contract in 2024, which could see United lose £74 million in potential transfer fees. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is valued at £21 million and Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial, Brandon Williams, and Eric Bailly at £13 million, £6 million, £6 million, and £4 million respectively. Transfermarkt believes United could lose £74 million in less than 12 months if players are not offloaded or contracts are not extended.
With time running out and Ten Hag’s hopes to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina in the balance, the club must act soon to avoid a major financial loss.
Players Potentially Leaving on Free Transfers
Several players at Old Trafford have the potential to leave on free transfers. This includes Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial, Brandon Williams, and Eric Bailly. Wan-Bissaka, valued at £21 million, is reportedly set for contract talks. Lindelof has not shown interest in extending his stay at Old Trafford. Martial and Williams have stayed due to a lack of interest. Bailly’s future is uncertain. Transfermarkt believes United could lose up to £74 million worth of players in the next 12 months, which could have a major impact on the squad.
It is essential for United to push through any player exits before the transfer window closes in order to maintain their market value.
Potential Losses in Market Value
Transfermarkt estimates that potential losses in market value could reach £74 million for players in less than twelve months.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is valued at £21 million, Victor Lindelof at £13 million, Anthony Martial at £6 million, Brandon Williams and Eric Bailly both at £4 million, and young players Hannibal, Alvaro Fernandez, and Teden Mengi at £7 million, £6 million, and £2 million respectively.
Tom Heaton’s market value is the lowest, at £450,000.
United must act quickly to prevent these losses as many players are out of contract in 2024.
It’s essential to push some of the proposed exits through to boost the summer budget and sign more players.
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