Few of their first-team players are allegedly off limits as Manchester United prepares for a “ultra-flexible” approach to their summer transfer window.

The club will retain a “very open mind” when it comes to selling first-team players, according to The Telegraph, due to budgetary limitations, the loss of Champions League money, and the need to reorganize their roster.

The club’s football operations will be led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos team for the first time during this summer’s transfer window, with the acquisition of a right-sided center-back, central midfielder, and striker being given first priority.

Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United

Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United (Photo courtesy of Getty Images))
However, after spending £555 million over the last three summers, the club will need to generate funds through sales in order to fulfill the Premier League’s profit and sustainability requirements.

The club is said to evaluate each offer on its own merits, and Marcus Rashford is one player they would consider selling for the appropriate price.

Nonetheless, this summer, three players will not be available for use.

The Red Devils view the young three of Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, and Kobbie Mainoo as the cornerstones of their future, and the club will not consider any trade bids for them.

In the upcoming months, the club will also actively try to unload some players.

Borussia Dortmund has had Jadon Sancho on loan since January, and the team will try to find him a long-term home.

Since arriving in September 2022, Antony has fallen short of the £85 million price tag, and they will also try to get go of Mason Greenwood, who is now on loan at Girona in La Liga.

The club may also try to use the Saudi Pro League as a leverage, particularly with older players who command higher salaries like Casemiro, who has two years left on his £350,000-per-week contract.

After a 1-1 draw with Burnley this past weekend, their fragile mathematical chances of qualifying for the Champions League were dashed. Now, under-fire Erik ten Hag’s team will play Newcastle for a Europa League berth.

Their other possible path to Europe’s secondary club tournament is the FA Cup final against Manchester City next month.