Manchester United could gain 200 million from summer sales and wage savings! This could boost recruitment, with Dortmund's solid defender considered.

Manchester United aims to secure a substantial transfer fee by offloading players this summer. Additionally, the exit of multiple high-earning players will lead to significant wage savings, freeing up room for new arrivals. Two departures are already certain: Casemiro, on a weekly salary of 350,000 pounds, has been officially confirmed to leave, and Sancho, with a weekly wage of 250,000 pounds, will not be renewed after his contract expires in June.

Currently loaned to Barcelona, Rashford, and Højlund, loaned to Napoli, are also players United hopes to offload. United will also seek buyers for goalkeeper André Onana, currently on loan at Turkish club Trabzonspor.

The Red Devils currently sit third in the Premier League, with their chances of securing Champions League qualification towering high. This would trigger a 25% salary increase for most players next season. Hence, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has instructed the transfer department to focus on player sales to improve financial flexibility. Another reason forcing United to save money is the club's outstanding installment payments for past transfers, amounting to approximately 190 million pounds due this year.

If Napoli secures Champions League qualification this season, they are obligated to buy Højlund for 38.4 million pounds (44 million euros). Serie A has four Champions League spots, and Napoli ranks third. Moreover, Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna stated last December that permanently signing Højlund is merely a formality, and he reiterated last month that the Danish striker will remain at Napoli.

This season, the 23-year-old Højlund has played 37 times for Napoli, scoring 14 goals, performing quite impressively. Therefore, United's anticipated 38.4 million pound income from selling Højlund can almost be considered "secured."

According to Rashford's loan contract, Barcelona has an option to buy him for 26.2 million pounds (30 million euros). The English star's contract with United still has two years left, with a weekly salary as high as 325,000 pounds, making him the second highest earner in the squad. Referring to last year's Antony situation, United might ultimately be forced to concede to pressure from Barcelona and Rashford, lowering his sale price to completely sever ties.

The situation of 29-year-old goalkeeper Onana is the most complex. He is loaned to Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor, whose president Ertuğrul Doğan previously stated that considering salary and transfer fee, they cannot afford to sign the Cameroon international. The player himself wishes to return to United to compete with Sena Ramens for the number one spot, but the Red Devils do not want to reintegrate him. United needs to sell him for 17.5 million pounds (20 million euros) to ensure no loss on the books.

If Zirkzee is sold for 25 to 30 million pounds, Ugarte for around 15 to 20 million pounds, and Altay Bayındır for 5 million pounds, United could potentially receive around 140 million pounds in transfer fees.

Meanwhile, the wages for Casemiro, Rashford, Sancho, Højlund, and Onana during a Champions League season exceed 62 million pounds annually, equivalent to 1.2 million pounds per week! Thus, their departures will undoubtedly release a large sum of funds.

Center-back Harry Maguire has already confirmed a contract renewal, with his salary dropping from the current 190,000 pounds per week to a lower level. However, the savings will likely be offset by the new contract soon to be signed by academy star Kobbie Mainoo.

This season, United played only 40 official matches, setting a record for the least number of games in a full season in 111 years. But next season, facing the challenge of returning to the Champions League, United needs a larger, higher-level squad. Therefore, most of the aforementioned funds will be reinvested into team building.

United needs at least two new midfielders, and a left winger, a full-back, and a center-back are also under consideration. Among them, Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck has been linked with a move to the Red Devils this week. Florian Plettenberg of German Sky Sports reported that the player's contract renewal faces obstacles, making a transfer possible at a lower price.

"I can confirm United's interest in Schlotterbeck," Plettenberg said. "If he doesn't renew, he could be bought this summer for only 30 to 35 million euros."