When Manchester United plays Newcastle United in the Premier League tonight, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is expected to wave goodbye to Old Trafford alongside the team’s soon-to-be free agents. The right-back for the Red Devils is anticipated to be cut during the summer transfer window to make room for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s rebuild.
Knowing that a loss would essentially guarantee a record-low eighth-place Premier League finish, United welcomes Newcastle.
With just two victories in their previous 11 league games, Erik ten Hag’s team has slid out of the European spots, leaving room for Chelsea and the Magpies.
The Dutchman is under immense pressure due to his disastrous run of results, and it is widely anticipated that he will depart with the many other United names in the first few months of INEOS’ administration.
Even yet, tonight will mark the final time that a number of United players will wear friendly colors on the Old Trafford field. The club’s new football administration has not yet made an announcement regarding his future.
Raphael Varane declared yesterday that he will be leaving the M16 giants when his contract expires in June, bringing an end to the three years he spent there after joining from Real Madrid.
Tom Heaton, Brandon Williams, Jonny Evans, and Anthony Martial will probably follow suit. The loan for Sofyan Amrabat won’t be extended.
Wan-Bissaka, Varane, and Martial are the three long-term first-team players who will say goodbye to the Old Trafford supporters against Newcastle, according to The Sun.
The 26-year-old’s contract is set to expire this summer, so United may get low-ball offers during that time.
Five years after Wan-Bissaka came from Crystal Palace for a reported £50 million, United is reportedly considering paying £20 million to part ways with the player.
A t-shirt featuring Wan-Bissaka lifting the Carabao Cup has even been printed in his honor, according to the source, which also claims that they are confident of reaching an agreement despite rumors of a return to Selhurst Park.
Before a summer sale versus Newcastle, the England U21 international won’t be the only United player bidding adieu at the Theatre of Dreams.
Saudi Arabia has shown a great deal of interest in Casemiro, making a sale nearly probable. Christian Eriksen, who openly expressed his dissatisfaction with his limited playing time this year, is also featured in the shop window.
Due to injuries, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof will miss the pivotal match. But at least one of the two long-term center backs is anticipated to leave when their contracts expire in the summer of 2019.
After the game, Bruno Fernandes is expected to stay put for the customary lap of honor, but following his confrontational talks with INEOS, it seems unlikely that he will be leaving anytime soon.