Man United are having a terrible season after struggling in the bottom half of the Premier League table. Coach Ruben Amorim inherited a squad with many problems and still could not help the Red Devils overcome the difficulties that have existed since the time of predecessor Erik ten Hag.
Therefore, Man United entered the summer transfer window of 2025 with the mandatory requirement to change. Coach Ruben Amorim will be given the first opportunity to shape personnel after many months in charge.
The Red Devils were restricted from buying new players in January due to profit and sustainability rules. In the summer, they will have more time to choose the faces that need to leave, in order to have a budget to bring in new stars.
In the goalkeeper position, Altay Bayindir's future may no longer be safe, because in the past 6 months, there has been much speculation about the club being looking to change the second goalkeeper. The Turkish player has been inconsistent and has not been given a chance to play in the Premier League.
In midfield, Harry Maguire stayed at Old Trafford for another year after almost leaving in the summer of 2024. However, it is clear that he was only used as a temporary replacement until Everton's club successfully recruited Jarrad Branthwaite. The 32-year-old faces leaving with just one year left on his contract with Man United.
Another defender, Luke Shaw, is also in a difficult situation. Injuries have prevented him from maintaining his form for the past 12 months. With the addition from Patrick Dorgu in January, Shaw's position is also under great pressure.
Similarly, Mason Mount's persistent injury problem will be at a disadvantage for him. The midfielder has some potential in Amorim's system, but fitness problems could see him replaced in the summer. Toby Collyer could also be affected as midfield has yet to show enough competition for a starting spot.
Perhaps the new strikers are the ones with the most risky futures. Both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee disappointed when contributing too modest goals.
The inability to score is also one of the key factors that prevented the club from getting good results. The duo also received a lot of criticism when they came to Man United with a large transfer fee, but the progress was extremely slow.
Young stars Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are also likely to leave at a reasonable price, allowing Amorim to bring in more excellent players.
At this time, Man United's priority is to ensure financial discipline when the spending fund is large. Reducing personnel is a must for the team to increase performance, towards a more explosive season.
