Man Utd have four players for sale as £615m transfer bill puts Erik ten Hag under pressure

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Manchester United have now spent almost £400million since Erik ten Hag took charge last season and, with the club planning to fund more newcomers by selling their squad players, this has proven difficult for the Red Devils in recent years. . Over a five-year period, United have spent £615m - the highest amount spent in the Premier League by any margin - suggesting selling players for a respectable fee won't be easy as some might expect. wait there.

Even rivals Chelsea and Manchester City, who signed midfielder Moises Caicedo and defender Josko Gvardiol for £115m this summer, have managed to offset their sky-high spending with impressive sales figures.

Arsenal are the biggest net spender in the 2023 summer transfer window, but the Gunners have been frugal in the past, while United have always had huge moments with very few results.

Ten Hag ended the club's six-year wait for silverware with their Carabao Cup success in March, but that alone won't be enough after being given the freedom to bring in his top targets, from Mason Mount to Rasmus Hojlund. At some point United have to start making money - and Express Sport are looking at four players they could sell to make a quick buck.

Harry Maguire

It's clear as a summer's day that Maguire needs a move after Ten Hag's latest snub. In the dying minutes of their 1-0 win over Wolves, the Dutchman turned to Victor Lindelof for extra body at the back - with Maguire left unused.

As well as starting just eight Premier League games last season and losing the captaincy, the 30-year-old is now fourth in the pecking order at Old Trafford.

At this stage in his career, he has to play if he wants to keep his place in the England team. His £30million move to West Ham may have fallen through but it would benefit the centre-back and his club now if they can find a way to part ways this month.

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The Frenchman's days could be numbered after Hojlund's arrival as Martial failed to make the starting XI against Wolves despite being confirmed as available for selection.

He has spent eight years with United since his £57million transfer from Monaco in 2015, but has never lived up to his potential. Whether it's his average goal return or injuries that constantly hamper his momentum, it feels like United are moving on without him.

Ten Hag would be happy to let you know...