A midfielder once dubbed 'the next Iniesta', two England internationals, a defender with more than 200 appearances and an injury-stricken striker... the 13 Man United players who could LEAVE this summer as Erik ten Hag continues to reshape his squad
Manchester United are looking to overhaul their squad during the summer transfer window after successfully achieving Champions League football for next season.
Erik ten Hag has made it clear he needs access to a higher calibre of players to challenge for the European title next season.
However, Ten Hag must offload several Manchester United players in order to purchase the likes of Rice and his England team-mate Harry Kane during the summer window.
So with the above in mind, Mail Sport have identified the 13 players that could leave Old Trafford this summer - looking at the likes of Phil Jones, Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams and so on.
Erik ten Hag has enjoyed a positive first season at the club but is keen to strengthen his options
Phil Jones
Manchester United have already confirmed that Phil Jones will leave Old Trafford this summer after 12 years at the club. It comes as no surprise considering the fact Jones has played just five times in the last three-and-a-half years due to his chronic knee issues.
It was widely expected that United's longest-serving player would be released at the end of his contract on June 30, with Jones admitting it's been a 'very difficult' couple of years at the club.
The 31-year-old said: 'It's been very difficult, the last couple of years. There's no denying that. There is no hiding away from that. My family have been absolutely instrumental in keeping me on the straight and narrow and keeping me focused, to try to get fit and try to play more.
'And, you know, I've missed playing football. I missed it. You grow up playing football and all you want to do is play football. It's all I've known, from such a young age, is to do what you love doing for a living. I've been fortunate enough to do that, albeit not as much as I would have liked.
'I've worked tirelessly hard. I literally left no stone unturned. I tried to get back as quick as I could, every time I was out in the last couple of years.'
It remains to be seen as to what Jones will do next. But, regardless of his next destination, it is likely Jones will be offered a pay-as-you-play contract due to his lengthy lay-off caused by a cartilage problem in his right knee that required two operations.
Manchester United have already confirmed that Phil Jones will leave Old Trafford this summer
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