Cleansing! Manchester United's 13 players may leave in summer, Sir Jim Ratcliffe aims to earn £150 million transfer fees and save £70 million annual salary.

Manchester United, poised to return to the Champions League, plans a major squad overhaul this summer. Besides recruiting new players, clearing out surplus personnel is also a crucial step. British media reports indicate that as many as 13 players are confirmed or likely to depart Old Trafford. Sir Jim Ratcliffe hopes to recoup some transfer fees while enhancing the team's strength, reducing wage expenditures, and improving the atmosphere in the dressing room.

Simply listing these 13 players requires considerable detail. They include: Casemiro, who is confirmed to leave; Jadon Sancho; Rasmus Højlund; and Tyrell Malacia. Marcus Rashford has a buyout clause. Goalkeepers André Onana, Altay Bayındır, and Radek Vítek; midfielders Ugarte and Toby Collier; forward Joshua Zirkzee; and academy youngsters Tyler Fredrickson and Dan Gore.

Casemiro is the highest-earning player in the squad and has announced he will leave when his contract expires at the end of this season. Sancho's contract is also expiring, and Manchester United has notified him they will not activate the renewal clause; the English winger, currently loaned to Aston Villa, can leave for free. Their combined wages amount to £600,000 per week, totaling £30 million per year.

Manchester United also hopes to sell Rashford, whose weekly salary is £325,000. Before June 15, Barcelona can buy him out for €30 million (£26 million), but recent reports suggest Barcelona is unwilling to pay that price. Manager Michael Carrick stated Rashford might return to the team, which is a natural response; he cannot say the English star won't come back, as that would weaken United's negotiating position this summer. However, Rashford's high salary makes selling him quite challenging.

Unlike Rashford, Højlund, loaned to Napoli in Serie A, will definitely be bought out. According to the loan agreement, Napoli must complete a permanent transfer for €44 million (£38 million) once they qualify for next season's Champions League. Conte's team currently ranks second in Serie A, leading fifth-place Roma by 8 points with four rounds left, making activation of the buyout clause almost certain. Højlund's departure is seen as a procedural matter; under Premier League PSR rules, his transfer does not represent a loss for Manchester United.

Malacia, listed among the "five dressing room troublemakers" last summer, is the only player yet to find a new club. He was a decent backup, but after two knee surgeries and 500 days of absence, he has become "unusable." The Dutchman's contract expires this summer, and Manchester United has no intention to renew it; he will leave as a free agent.

Manchester United also hopes to sell 30-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper Onana and recoup the €50 million (£47 million) transfer fee paid for him in 2023. Trabzonspor, where he is currently loaned, intends to sign him, but his valuation and £120,000 weekly salary pose significant obstacles. Onana wishes to return to Old Trafford for the high wages and claims he can challenge Sena Ramens for a spot.

If Onana insists on returning, Manchester United might have to sell 22-year Czech goalkeeper Vítek. He performed excellently on loan at Championship side Bristol City this season, and United considers him a potential backup goalkeeper. However, Vítek desires consistent playing time; he could play two matches per week in the Championship. If sold, United will include buyback clauses and resale percentage agreements.

Current backup goalkeeper Bayındır is reportedly already agreed to join Turkish club Beşiktaş, where he can be a starter and get more playing opportunities. United hopes to recover the €5 million (£4.3 million) fee paid for him, which is not difficult.

The future of Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee remains uncertain; he considered leaving during the winter window but ultimately stayed. United and fans are reluctant to let go of Zirkzee's skills, but his playing time has been minimal. Specifically, under Carrick's management, it's 31 minutes. Some optimistically think Zirkzee will have more opportunities next season with multiple competitions, but if United buys another forward, the situation will change.

Ugarte has been a "disaster" for United over these two seasons, starting only 8 Premier League matches this season. Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS team gives players only two seasons to prove themselves, and Ugarte's performance since joining has been far from satisfactory. If United signs sufficient midfield reinforcements, his sale would not be surprising.

Every summer sees several academy players leave the club, and Dan Gore is certainly one of them. Gore's contract expires this summer; he made his first-team debut in 2023 but suffered consecutive injuries over the next two to three years, and three loan spells yielded poor performances. Defender Fredrickson has one year left on his contract; he is already 21 and will definitely consider transferring to another club to restart his career.

Collier was once highly favored under manager Erik ten Hag, even prioritized over Casemiro. However, his sole advantage is running, which is insufficient for Manchester United. This season, he was loaned to Championship clubs West Bromwich Albion and Hull City but suffered severe injuries at both.

If everything proceeds as planned, Sir Jim Ratcliffe hopes to raise over £150 million in transfer fees from player sales while saving over £70 million in annual wage expenditures!