Manchester United have six players with uncertain future terms, with their contracts all having less than 12 months left.
Many of Man United's key players have been bound after this season. However, some other players in the squad do not know whether they will still be in Manchester next year.
Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans are two of those players. Therefore, coach Erik ten Hag needs to solve his defensive options.
Lindelof was put up for sale in the summer as he struggled with injuries. Meanwhile, Evans returned to Old Trafford in the final years of his career and is now 36 years old. However, at many times, Evans has been an important lighter for Ten Hag.
Evans featured in the goalless draw with Aston Villa in round 7 of the Premier League. The centre-back and Harry Maguire are relied upon to start after the Red Devils conceded six goals in two games. However, the Irishman could still be allowed to leave if Ten Hag optimizes his options.
In goal, Tom Heaton has long been a reserve player and the third choice. Meanwhile, Christian Eriksen will soon seek clarification about his future, admitting last week that there were no signs of a contract extension.
Eriksen was one of Ten Hag's first signings at Old Trafford but over time, the number of minutes on the field has decreased. The Danish midfielder was also expected to leave this summer but has chosen to stay in Manchester.
Harry Maguire and Amad are two of the regular starters entering the final year of his contract. However, Man United have the option to extend for another year with both players.
In particular, Man United plans to negotiate new terms with Amad, who has become an important pillar this season, according to Men's report.
The Ivorian has featured in six of the seven Premier League games this season, starting four of them. For Maguire, although not a regular starter, the English centre-back is still an important factor.
Maguire came off the bench to help the "Red Devils" salvage an important point against Porto in the Europa League. The England defender will be out for a few weeks after picking up an injury.
The Old Trafford outfit have made wise decisions with players whose contracts were set to expire last season. They activated a clause in Aaron Wan-Bissaka's contract, thereby collecting a sum of money instead of losing it for free. In the end, this defender moved to West Ham for £15 million.
