Flashscore reported that Manchester United are stepping up plans to offload players in January, with sales increasingly important to their recruitment strategy. Manchester United want to be active in the next window with signings of their own, while also trimming the squad.
Plans for January and summer
The plan is for Manchester United to be active in both 2027 windows, with a striker and a left-back among the priorities for January. Attention will then turn to recruiting a top-level centre-back next summer, although the scale of that business will depend in part on how much money Manchester United can generate through departures.
Greater focus on internal funds
Flashscore reported that there is now a stronger focus on generating funds from within the squad as Manchester United assess how best to reshape the team. Manchester United's senior hierarchy have been assessing the current squad and identifying players who could command a worthwhile fee, particularly those who have struggled to establish themselves or are no longer considered central to the team's plans.
Players under consideration
Lisandro Martinez is among the names being considered as a potential sale, with Manchester United weighing up the possibility of cashing in on the Argentina international. The defender's situation has become fractious, and the club are looking at the quality and vibe of the squad as well as the financial value of players they could move on.
Outgoings tied to recruitment
There is an acknowledgement that Manchester United cannot simply keep adding to the wage bill and spending heavily without making progress on outgoings. Their recruitment plans for 2027 are taking shape, but finding buyers for players who are falling down the pecking order will be a crucial part of making them happen. Manchester United produced a comeback win over Roma on Tuesday night.
