Manchester United must raise money by selling players if they are to land one more target before Tuesday night’s transfer deadline.
After Cristiano Ronaldo’s sensational return was confirmed on Friday, the Red Devils’ summer spending was taken even further clear of the £100million mark although there are still three stars who could be moved on to fund another incoming.
Eduardo Camavinga continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford, with United potentially making a move if they can cut their squad size down.
The Express states that Jesse Lingard is the first player who is likely to make way.
United now have a multitude of attacking options at their disposal, which leaves the England star hoping for bench duty at best again.
The 28-year-old was superb during a loan spell at West Ham last season, with the Hammers favourites to complete a permanent deal for Lingard.
The next player on the list is striker Anthony Martial, who is most at risk from Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford.
The 25-year-old cost big money but after six years at the club and he is falling behind the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood in the pecking order.
Martial has been linked with several clubs, although United may have to take a loss on their initial £36million outlay.
And finally, two Premier League appearances in two seasons is expected to see Phil Jones exit the club.
The former England international currently earns £75,000-a-week and is a luxury the Red Devils can no longer afford.
The arrival of Raphael Varane seemingly put the final nail in Jones’ coffin. However, there remains the small matter of finding a suitor for a player who has hardly played in two years.
Whether United part company with all three or only one, they are still expected to try and reach a deal for one more arrival with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men still considered outsiders in the Premier League title race.