Manchester United are set to axe a £65,000-a-week player this summer who Ruben Amorim called out in his first game in charge.
Man Utd and Amorim preparing for summer after another defeat
The Red Devils can still salvage their season by lifting the Europa League, however, it has been a disappointing campaign on the whole.
Last time out in the Premier League, Man Utd suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United, with Amorim critical of his side making numerous mistakes.
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“We did a lot of mistakes and they were better than us, stronger than us. Suffering the second goal in the beginning of the second half hurt us a lot and then we did mistakes during the game that helped Newcastle to win the game.
“It’s a team thing [and not about individuals]. We are doing a lot of mistakes in certain games that give confidence to the opponent, give goals, and then it’s hard to cope with everything. We had the first chance, we didn’t score, [then] they have their chance, they score. Then they took control of the game. We scored to draw but then second half, we were suffering in the second play of the game, it’s hard for our team and we did a lot of mistakes.”
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Man Utd’s next 5 fixtures |
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Man Utd vs Lyon |
April 17 |
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Man Utd vs Wolves |
April 20 |
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Bournemouth vs Man Utd |
April 27 |
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Brentford vs Man Utd |
May 4 |
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Man Utd vs West Ham |
May 10 |
One player who was dropped for the trip to St James’ Park was Andre Onana, and there have been plenty of rumours that the goalkeeper is unsettled at Old Trafford and looks set to be sold over the coming months.
There is interest from Saudi Arabia in Onana, whereas Man Utd are looking at replacements and have recently shown an interest in Anders goalkeeper Yahia Fofana.
More Old Trafford exits are on the cards, though, and Fabrizio Romano has shared another Man Utd exit update.
Jonny Evans set to leave Man Utd – Fabrizio Romano
As per transfer expert Romano, Man Utd defender Jonny Evans and third-choice keeper Tom Heaton are both set to depart the club this summer when their contracts expire.
Evans, on £65,000-a-week, returned to the Red Devils in 2023 and has made 42 appearances in all competitions under Erik ten Hag and Amorim in recent years.
Now 37 years of age, the experience centre-back started Amorim’s first game as United boss against Ipswich Town back in November.
That was actually Evans’ last top flight appearance for United, with Amorim critical of the defender after the 1-1 draw.
“If you see the first half, we were a little bit afraid. The No.5 [Sam Morsy] was always alone, we have to jump on him. Hutchinson was always in the dead space, Jonny Evans should be pressing his guy, but when we don’t have the training and it’s hard to see say all the reactions to the players. We had two days, they are confused a little bit. If you stay here, you don’t run, you defend but you don’t run.”
Now, it looks as if Evans will be one of a number of Old Trafford players to depart, something that won’t come as a huge surprise due to his age and contract status.
