INEOS prepares £100m Manchester United clearance as eight first-team stars including Rashford and Hojlund are set for summer exits

Manchester United identify eight players for summer exits, including Rashford and Hojlund, as INEOS looks to recoup over £100m for a squad rebuild.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 31, 2026, 12:43 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Football365

The Strategic Rebuild Under Michael Carrick

Following a period of significant on-pitch improvement under interim manager Michael Carrick, Manchester United’s hierarchy is turning its attention to a comprehensive summer restructuring. With the club now positioned as a firm favorite for Champions League qualification, the board aims to capitalize on this momentum by offloading high-wage players and those deemed surplus to requirements. This "clearing of the decks" is designed to provide the incoming permanent manager with a streamlined squad and a significantly bolstered transfer budget for a planned midfield overhaul.

High-Profile Departures on Free Transfers

A significant portion of the squad reduction will occur through the expiration of current contracts. It has been confirmed that Casemiro, despite being a standout performer in recent months, will leave as a free agent this summer. The club has reportedly decided against a contract extension for the veteran midfielder, prioritizing a shift toward a younger squad profile. Joining him in the free agent pool are Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia, both of whom will see their current deals expire without renewal, allowing United to remove substantial sums from their annual wage bill.

Cashing In on Loan Successes

The bulk of the anticipated £100 million recoupment is expected to come from players currently performing away from Old Trafford on loan. Rasmus Hojlund, who joined Napoli last summer, has rediscovered his form in Serie A, and it is now all but confirmed that the Italian giants will exercise their £44 million option to buy. Similarly, the club is looking to finalize the future of Andre Onana; after being displaced by summer signing Senne Lammens, Onana was sent to Trabzonspor on loan and is now considered a primary candidate for a permanent sale to the highest bidder.