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Nine players who might have played their final game for Man United ahead of summer rebuild

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Manchester United are set to revamp their squad in the summer transfer window

Manchester United are set for a summer of change as the end of the season approaches. The team’s win over Liverpool ensured Champions League qualification and attention will soon turn to revamping their squad.

While Michael Carrick waits to see if he will remain United manager next season, there are several players who could leave in the summer. With just three matches remaining, it is possible some have already played their final game for the club.

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The transfer window will provide an opportunity for those already on the fringes to seek moves elsewhere as the United hierarchy focuses on bringing in new signings. Here is a look at nine players who could be set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the campaign.

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Marcus Rashford

The forward has been the subject of transfer speculation since joining Barcelona on loan last season. The Catalan club have the option to make his move permanent for around £26million and Rashford has been clear about his desire to stay at the Camp Nou.

If Barcelona decide against making his move permanent, there will be plenty of other suitors for the England international, who has scored 13 goals and provided 14 assists during his loan spell. While it is still possible he could remain at United, it feels inevitable that Rashford is set to finally part ways with his boyhood club.

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Manuel Ugarte

The midfielder has not had the desired impact since joining from PSG in 2024. The 25-year-old should be primed to take Casemiro’s spot next season but has struggled to show his best form during his time in English football.

Ugarte has already been linked with a move to AC Milan and would only fall further down the pecking order if he stays at Old Trafford. He has started eight league games this term and could benefit from a fresh start elsewhere to rejuvenate his career.

Joshua Zirkzee

Joshua Zirkzee has failed to establish himself as a first team regular in his two years at United. The Netherlands international has scored nine goals in 72 appearances and has seen several forwards leapfrog him in the pecking order.

The 25-year-old previously attracted interest during the January transfer window and has continued to struggle for minutes during Carrick’s reign. A return to Italy could help the former Bologna star regain form.

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Altay Bayindir

The former Fenerbahce goalkeeper would have had ambitions of becoming United’s first-choice. However, Senne Lammens’ subsequent success has delivered a major blow to those aims this season.

The 28-year-old has not featured since Lammens was snapped up from Royal Antwerp. While next season could offer more opportunities for Bayindir, the experienced shot-stopper may wish to prove himself as the number one for another club.

Rasmus Hojlund

The young striker is set to leave United on a permanent basis in the summer. Hojlund joined Napoli on loan, who have an obligation to sign him for £38m if the club secure a Champions League place.

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Antonio Conte’s side are second in Serie A and eight points ahead of fifth-placed Como, meaning qualification is virtually guaranteed with three games to go. The Denmark international, who completed a big-money move to United in 2023, has scored 14 goals this term.

Jadon Sancho

The winger was a marquee signing when joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2021. Sancho has played just 81 games for United and is currently on loan at Aston Villa, his third spell away from the club.

He is set to become a free agent in the summer and has been linked with a return to Dortmund. The 26-year-old flourished for the German side early in his career and briefly returned on loan in 2024.

Andre Onana

The former United number one is unlikely to regain his place next season. Lammens has thrived after being brought in as Onana’s replacement last year.

The Cameroon international has since impressed on loan at Trabzonspor as he looks to get his career back on track. The former Ajax and Inter Milan should not be short of offers, given his vast experience.

Tyrell Malacia

The full-back is set to leave United at the end of his contract this summer. The 26-year-old, who has been at the club since 2022, has featured just twice this term.

Tom Heaton

The veteran goalkeeper is another whose deal is up at the end of the season. The 40-year-old has been third choice since rejoining United in 2021, last featuring in February 2023.

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There is a difference in his captaincy as well

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Former India player Ravi Shastri has opined that the IPL 2026 clash between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) would be a great contest. He highlighted that CSK have gathered momentum lately, with Ruturaj Gaikwad’s return to form also helping his captaincy.

DC and CSK will square off in the 48th game of IPL 2026 in Delhi on Tuesday, May 5. Both sides have garnered eight points from nine games, with CSK placed a rung higher at sixth on the points table due to their superior net run rate.

During a discussion on JioHotstar, Shastri reckoned that Gaikwad and Sanju Samson’s form should make CSK competitive in their IPL 2026 clash against DC. However, he gave Axar Patel and company a slight edge in Tuesday’s game.

“It will be a mighty contest because the Chennai Super Kings have got a little momentum. Having said that, the Delhi Capitals have been slightly unlucky this season. They have lost many close matches, with little, little mistakes, or else they would have had four more points. Mitchell Starc has returned. So their bowling has gotten strengthened a little,” the former India all-rounder said.

“Ruturaj Gaikwad coming in form makes a huge difference because there is a difference in his captaincy as well. Sanju Samson is in tremendous form. If the top three of any side fires, it means you are in the contest. I would give Delhi the slight upper hand because it’s a home game and because of the team they have. These are extremely important two points,” he added.

Sanju Samson has amassed 315 runs at a strike rate of 167.55 in nine innings in IPL 2026. Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 245 runs, including unbeaten half-centuries in CSK’s previous two games, at a strike rate of 125.64 in his nine hits.


“Chennai would want to maintain the momentum, but it won’t be easy” – Harbhajan Singh on DC vs CSK IPL 2026 clash

CSK beat MI by eight wickets in their previous IPL 2026 game (Image via iplt20.com)CSK beat MI by eight wickets in their previous IPL 2026 game (Image via iplt20.com)
CSK beat MI by eight wickets in their previous IPL 2026 game (Image via iplt20.com)

In the same discussion, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh highlighted the significance of Tuesday’s IPL 2026 clash and opined that it won’t be easy for CSK to maintain their winning momentum.

“As Ravi bhai said, these might be the two most crucial points because whichever team loses, their chances of qualifying would become minimal. You have to win every match now. Chennai would want to maintain the momentum, but it won’t be easy,” he said.

The former CSK player gave DC the edge, highlighting that the five-time champions haven’t fired as a unit with bat and bowl.

“Delhi will be a stronger team in Delhi. I feel Delhi have much better bowling options. Chennai have won, but they have won with great difficulty. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma batted well. However, their batting or bowling hasn’t flourished fully as a team,” Harbhajan observed.

However, Harbhajan Singh acknowledged that the Delhi Capitals would have to work hard for the two points. He added that the home team needs to come up with better game plans, pointing out that they couldn’t defend even a 264-run total against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the same venue.

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