Which players will be leaving Old Trafford this summer? | OneFootball

Old Trafford said goodbye to midfielder Casemiro in Sunday's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest with the Brazilian one of several players expected to leave the club this summer.

With Michael Carrick expected to be named permanent manager within the next few days it will be down to him and the club's recruitment team to bring in a number of new faces considering those likely to leave – especially with the return of Champions League football.

So, who's leaving Manchester United this summer? Let's have a look...

Goalkeepers

It's hard to imagine any way in which André Onana plays a game for Manchester United again. Not only was his time at the club filled with costly errors but his high wages mean the club are eager to get him off his books. Permanent or loan, Onana will likely be out of the club.

Meanwhile, backup goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has been linked with a move back to Turkey. It's to see him ever pipping Senne Lammens for the number spot and if he wants regular game time he will have to leave. Radek Vitek has an excellent loan spell at Bristol City but he may be given a further loan move rather than being relied on for cup competition.

There's also fourth choice goalkeeper 23-year-old Dermot Mee, who may leave the club on a free this summer. The Northern Ireland youth international has not played a game of senior football since featuring in the National League for Altrincham back in 2022 but is considered a part of the larger goalkeeping group – akin to Tom Heaton's role.

Defenders

As well as eulogising Casemiro in his post-match speech last Sunday, Carrick also gave a special mention to Tyrell Malacia who will leave the club on the expiry of his contract. Injury has hugely hampered his time at the club and he now needs regular games elsewhere to get his career back on track. A new left back is likely to be on United's shopping list with teenager Diego León yet to show his potential with Harry Amass and Godwill Kukonki ahead of him in the pecking order.

With Harry Maguire signing a new deal, United will have him and Lisandro Martínez as well as youngsters Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro as their main centre backs at the start of next season with Matthijs de Ligt's return date unknown. One player who is likely to leave though is Tyler Fredricson, now 21, who has made four senior appearances for the Red Devils.

Midfielders

As well as Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte is expected to leave United this year. It simply hasn't happened for the Uruguayan since his arrival at the club but that does mean at least two new central midfielders need to be brought in.

Elsewhere, it will be up to Carrick to decide on Toby Collyer's future while Dan Gore, who spent the season on loan at Rotherham United, may leave. The Fletcher twins, Jimmy Thwaites, and Sékou Koné will be among the younger midfielders hoping to convince in pre-season.

Forwards

Two forwards on United's books are certain to leave shortly, Rasmus Hojlund completing a permanent move to Napoli and Jadon Sancho's contract expiring. Hojlund showed glimpses of his potential at times while Sancho is unlikely to be missed by fans.

Then there's the future of Marcus Rashford which seems almost certain to result in his departure. It's up to Barcelona to show how much they want the England forward but if not another suitor is likely to appear.

Then there's the case of Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch forward surely wants more minutes but is unlikely to ever break into the starting XI. Would he be happy with more game time based on a fuller calendar next season or will he also want to leave? If so, then certainly reinforcements are needed.

Looking at the academy, Shea Lacey has made some bright cameos and could push for a spot in the senior side next season while Chido Obi could leave on loan.

A busy summer ahead

By our count, Carrick needs to welcome a goalkeeper, left back, two central midfielders, and a forward at least to cover his bases. It's clear that a lot of work needs to be done over the next few months to ensure a team large enough to compete on four fronts.