Manchester United are reportedly hoping to raise £150 million in transfer funds by selling four big-name players this summer.
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Man Utd lose Europa League finalDesperately need to sell playersHoping to earn £150m from salesFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Telegraph reports that United hope to bring in around £90m ($121.5m) from selling Aston Villa loanee Marcus Rashford, Real Betis loanee Antony, and Chelsea loanee Jadon Sancho. The newspaper adds that the Red Devils are likely to accept an offer of around £60m ($81m) for academy product Alejandro Garnacho, too.
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After United lost the Europa League final to Tottenham, meaning they will not qualify for next season's Champions League, Ruben Amorim's side now have to go to plan B. The tens of millions they would have got from the Champions League are no longer available to them, and now transfer exits are a must. Rashford is likely to be sold, Betis are keen on Antony, and Sancho may join Chelsea but the Blues can pay a £5m penalty to nullify the agreement. Garnacho's future is less certain but his apparent spat with Amorim may make an exit more feasible. There is no guarantee they will raise the funds they desire to fund their summer war chest.
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The report adds that doubt has been cast about the future of another United academy graduate in Kobbie Mainoo, who has struggled to fit into Amorim's system to date.
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Before United can crack on with player sales and signings, they round off a dreadful season on Sunday at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League.