13 players facing the axe as Ten Hag eyes shake up at Manchester United

Manchester United made a remarkable comeback this season and now stand comfortably in fourth place in the Premier League.

After fighting bravely to escape the relegation zone at the start of the season, the ‘Red Devils’ got enough momentum to fight their way to the top of the Premier League.

Ten Hag would gladly end the season as it stands in order to focus on next year's preparations. Manchester United is shaping their squad for next year's Champions League challenge!

Premier League aside, Manchester United had big aspirations in the Europa League. They were big favorites to win the Europa League at the start of the season but were overrun by an energetic Sevilla FC.

Manchester United fall short in the Europa Leauge to a rowdy Sevilla FC (msn.com)

Following their Europa League defeat, the Dutch coach is rumored to be considering a full dressingroom revolution, pointing out 13 players with which he might not count with next season. 

The talented 20-year-old Swedish striker broke the market as one of the most promising up-and-coming stars, however, due to his irregular form, he has been relegated to the bench.

There is a very strong demand for prolific strikers in the European football market, and Ten Hag is studying his options.

Anthony Elanga’s lack of game time points to a possible loan deal on the horizon for the Swedish striker. More opportunities are needed for Elanga to develop to his full potential, and he won't find many at Old Trafford.

Eric Bailly, now 29 years old, doesn't fit into Ten Hags' plans next season. He is currently on loan at Olympique de Marseille but will be looking at an exit upon returning to Old Trafford.

Harry Maguire, one of Manchester United’s captains, is also walking a thin rope after years of poor form. During the Europa League knockout stages, he displayed very poor form, with countless errors from the back.

The veteran center-back, now 30 years old, is no longer considered an untouchable in the Manchester United starting eleven. Southgate sees Maguire as an important starter for the English national team, however, Ten Hag wants him out of Old Trafford.

Ten Hagg has expressed his desire for a new defensive right back to compete with Diogo Dalot. Aaron Wan-Bissaka was meant to be the team's future right back, but his lack of playing time points to a summer exit.

Donny Van de Beek packed his bags in 2020 and left Amsterdam for $40.5mn to try his luck at Old Trafford. The 26-year-old midfielder has since lacked the quality to shine in the starting eleven, bouncing back and forth between loans.

Now reunited with Ten Hag in Manchester United, the Dutch midfielder hasn’t been able to regain his peak form which he displayed back in Ajax. His contract finishes in 2025 and it seems he will be leaving the next transfer market.

Brandon Williams is another young promising English defender who lacks the necessary playing time to develop. Facing stiff competition, Williams could be looking for a way out of the next transfer market with a possible loan deal on the horizon.

Anthony Martial once deemed a hero in Old Trafford, is now playing with no margin of error. His high wages do not reflect his ability on the pitch and the club feels they have been patient enough for him to bloom already. Failing to meet expectations once again, leaves the French striker very little room to wiggle.

The young Uruguayan talent proved to be a very interesting player during the Qatar 2022 World Cup, earning him a new contract with the ‘Red Devils’. Nevertheless, he will most likely head out on a loan this coming transfer market.

Amad Diallo, the 20-year-old striker that has bounced back and forth between loans, is still struggling to find a place in the first squad. He was signed from Atalanta back in 2020 for $22.5mn and is currently enjoying a fruitful season at Sunderland. It seems he will go out on another loan next season.

Victor Lindelof has been pushed out of the starting eleven in recent seasons, much like Maguire. The 28-year-old center-back will be departing Old Trafford's next transfer market to alleviate wage bills and Financial Fair Play requirements.

Phil Jones, another veteran centerback is finishing contract this season and Ten Hag has no interest in renewing his contract for another season.

The Scottish midfielder is arguably one of Manchester United’s best players currently but has fallen out of Ten Hags plans. The Dutch coach sees other viable options for next season and would be looking to sell McTominay for the right price next transfer market.