Manchester United could have mass exodus of players this week – despite the transfer window being closed.
The Premier League giants have struggled this season. They currently sit sixth in the league, having suffered nine defeats and 14 in all competitions. They also exited the Champions League in the group stage.
Their lack of consistency, coupled with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s £1.3billion investment in exchange for 25% of the club, has led to questions over the direction of the club in the foreseeable future.
According to reports, the Brit billionaire is starting off the new era of the 13-time Premier League champions with a bang, with three senior stars potentially leaving the club this week, despite the January transfer window closing last week.
Despite Erik ten Hag not doing business in the window last month, several players could be moments away from calling time on their Old Trafford career with Christian Eriksen being one of them.
The starting line-up for the Red Devils while he’s linked with a move to Galatasaray this month. ESPN reports that the Turkish giants could make an approach for the midfielder before the closing of their transfer window on Friday (February 9).
Another player in danger of leaving Old Trafford is Anthony Martial, who’s spent nine years in Manchester but has struggled with form and injury over the last few years.
The Frenchman was said to be the subject of a bid from Fenerbahce earlier in the window, with Sky Sports claiming the Turkish side submitted a bid worth £6.8million last month. But with the 28-year-old currently out with a knee injury, a deal could prove difficult to secure.
Four-time Champions League winner Raphael Varane is the next player that could depart Manchester. The 30-year-old has been linked with an enticing reunion with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League side.
However, with their transfer window currently closed, a move instead to the MLS could prove tempting for the Frenchman who was recently dropped by Ten Hag for Harry Maguire in United’s 3-0 victory over West Ham this past weekend.