This season, injuries devastated Varane, causing the French midfielder to lose form and was gradually removed from the main squad by coach Erik ten Hag. After all, this is not a good deal for MU, because the 30-year-old player’s contributions to the club are relatively limited. Everton’s young midfielder Jarrad Branthwaite could be the ideal replacement for Varane at the Red Devils. This season, Branthwaite has become a reliable stopper for The Toffees, despite this team’s overall performance not being really good.
Eriksen was once considered a quality free contract for MU. The Danish player’s flexible and intelligent playing style helped the Red Devils a lot last season. However, the strong rise of Kobbie Mainoo this season has caused Eriksen to be kicked out of the main squad. He rarely plays on the field and is currently only playing a supporting role at the club. Eriksen is 32 years old, and MU clearly needs a younger, more hungry midfielder in the summer of 2024. Benfica’s Joao Neves could be a good choice for the Old Trafford team.
MU fans’ patience with Antony has reached its limit. This Β£85 million contract deserves to be one of the worst rookies in Red Devils history, as his contributions are almost zero. Not only that, Antony also tarnished MU’s image, especially with his shameful provocation towards Coventry players when the Red Devils struggled to defeat this opponent on the 11-meter mark to enter the FA Cup final. After this season, MU needs to fire Antony and give the opportunity to return to Jadon Sancho – who is performing well for Dortmund on loan.
Casemiro has declined miserably this season. From being a solid fulcrum protecting the back four, the former Real Madrid star played like a “lime pot” in matches with unacceptable laziness and superficiality. At the age of 32, Casemiro seems to no longer be able to keep up with the fast football style of the Premier League and is only a shadow of himself. Eliminating Casemiro is something MU needs to do as soon as possible, both to make room for new recruits and to cut down on this midfielder’s very high salary. Barca’s Frenkie De Jong could be a great name to replace Casemiro at MU. Coach Erik ten Hag is also very fond of his former student at Ajax, but whether the Red Devils can convince him to come to Old Trafford or not is another story.
Wan-Bissaka joined MU from Palace in the summer of 2019 with many expectations. However, after nearly 5 seasons with the Red Devils, this right-back’s level has not improved at all, and even worsened over time. In general, Wan-Bissaka’s style is not suitable for clubs like MU, so the team needs to get rid of him to bring in another quality name. Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong is considered a quality defender that the Red Devils can consider in Summer 2024.
