Following a devastating 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final, Manchester United have reportedly opened the door to offers for every first-team player ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window.
The loss at Bilbao’s San Mamés Stadium has capped off what is arguably the club’s worst season in Premier League history. United are currently 16th in the table and could still drop to 17th with one game remaining. With no European football next season, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are ready to hit the reset button — hard.
Now, with financial and sporting pressures mounting, Manchester United could be looking at a fire sale of historic proportions.
📉 Defensive Department Offers Limited Value
United’s defense has aged poorly, both in terms of physical condition and market value. The likes of Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, and Tom Heaton are unlikely to attract lucrative bids, with all three well into their 30s. Even high-wage players like Luke Shaw and Andre Onana are underperforming or injury-prone.
However, newer signings like Leny Yoro (£46M), Noussair Mazraoui (£26.9M), Matthijs de Ligt (£33.6M), and Lisandro Martínez (£37.8M) may be retained as core figures for the rebuild, given their higher value and consistent performances.
Notable Defender Market Values:
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Leny Yoro – £46M
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Matthijs de Ligt – £33.6M
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Lisandro Martínez – £37.8M
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Diogo Dalot – £29.4M
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Luke Shaw – £13.4M
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Harry Maguire – £12.6M
🧠 Midfield Stars Could Fund Major Rebuild
The midfield holds the biggest potential windfall.
Club captain Bruno Fernandes remains one of the most valuable assets. Despite being 30, his creativity and leadership could attract bids upwards of £100M, particularly from Saudi clubs looking to make a statement signing.
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Young sensation Kobbie Mainoo is another high-value player (£46M), with top European sides monitoring him closely.
Meanwhile, veterans like Casemiro (£10M) and Christian Eriksen (£500k) won’t bring in huge fees, but their departures would clear significant space on the wage bill.
Midfielder Valuations:
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Bruno Fernandes – £46M
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Kobbie Mainoo – £46M
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Manuel Ugarte – £42M
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Mason Mount – £23M
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Casemiro – £10M
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In attack, Manchester United’s situation is just as complex.
Marcus Rashford and Antony, both loaned out in the latter half of the season, improved their form and market value. Their sales could bring in over £50M combined — a tempting proposition for a club needing to reboot.
Jadon Sancho, on the other hand, continues to disappoint. With Chelsea reportedly backing out, United may struggle to find a buyer willing to meet his £25.2M valuation.
Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Højlund both possess strong upside, but after mixed performances, even they aren’t untouchable.
Forward Valuations:
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Marcus Rashford – £42M
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Alejandro Garnacho – £37M
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Rasmus Højlund – £37M
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Amad Diallo – £33.6M
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Jadon Sancho – £25.2M
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Antony – £16.8M
💸 Can United Raise Enough for a Complete Rebuild?
Estimates from Transfermarkt suggest Manchester United could generate well over £500M in transfer fees if even half of their first-team squad is sold this summer. However, the true challenge lies not just in raising funds — but in rebuilding wisely.
INEOS faces a pivotal summer that could define the club’s next decade. Fans can expect a chaotic, high-stakes transfer window as Manchester United attempts to rise from the ashes of a historically poor season.
