Manchester United’s season ended in a dismal way with the FA Cup final, but manager Erik ten Hag is aware that the stakes will only increase moving forward.
The manager reportedly does not know how much money he will have for the summer transfer window as the club is now mired in a complex and drawn-out takeover process with no end in sight.
One thing is for sure: the club needs to sell well in order to raise money because the transfer budget probably won’t be as lavish as it was last summer.
United must do well in sales
In addition to academy graduates Brandon Williams and Axel Tuanzebe, stars who were on loan, like Eric Bailly and Alex Telles, are likely to be sold.
Club captain Harry Maguire’s future is up in the air, and Donny van de Beek may also be on the move, among other prominent potential exits.
The Dutchman last appeared for the Red Devils in January, but was forced to miss the entire campaign due to a knee injury he sustained against Bournemouth.
The former Ajax star has struggled since moving to Manchester in 2020 for €39m, and former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seldom gave him a start.
The hiring of his old Ajax manager did little to help matters because he only appeared in 10 games this season, only four of which he started, and in none of them did he play the entire 90 minutes.
The Amsterdam club reportedly has interest in repurchasing their former star, according to The Peoples Person. Fabrizio Romano, a transfer expert, has now suggested that the 26-year-old’s future may not be at Old Trafford.
In the coming weeks, Donny van de Beek will research his options since he might quit Manchester United. Donny adores the team and Ten Hag, but he requires and desires to play frequently the following year.
It’s time to depart for Donny
The Italian wrote, “Told he’ll be ready for pre-season after long injury.”
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Van van Beek hasn’t shown himself to be a capable replacement for Bruno Fernandes, but Mason Mount’s potential arrival might change that. Despite his versatility, the Dutch midfielder hasn’t exactly made a splash while wearing the Manchester United uniform.
If that happens, the Dutch international will find it even more challenging to restore a starting position. According to Transfermarkt, he is worth €17m, and his current United contract expires in 2025.
Due to injury worries, United may have to release him on the cheap or play him back into form before finding a potential buyer. They will do well to earn more than the price.
