Old Trafford side ready to massive squad re-shuffle.
Man United boss David Moyes has been handed a massive £200m transfer war-chest but as well as looking to bring in new talents the Scot is also ready to axe a number of his current squad according to the Daily Telegraph.
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Among those in the firing line are Japanese international Shinji Kagawa, who has consistently failed to live up to expectations though has often been used out of position. The 24 year old may well be tempted to leave Old Trafford having failed to retain a foothold in the Man United first team under both Sir Alex Ferguson and Moyes.
Mexican international Javier Hernandez has been a regular goal-scorer when called upon but is behind Robin Van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck in the club’s striking pecking order.
Three players who are set to be out of contract in the summer; Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra and Ryan Giggs, could all be on their way out, with Welshman Giggs likely to be retained in his coaching role.
Brazilian midfielder Anderson is perhaps the most likely of the ten named by this source to be on his way in January, with the former FC Porto man flattering to deceive for the best part of three seasons. Man United spent £24m on the 25 year old but will have to accept offers perhaps even less than half that fee if they are to find a buyer.
One of the main motivating factors in the Man United clear-out is to cut the club’s massive wage bill so loaned out forwards Federico Macheda and Bebe, both of whom are unlikely to play for the club again, will be made available for permanent exits.
Full-back Fabio, who was sent off against Swansea City on the weekend, is another player who is likely to be on his way as is Dutchman Alexander Buttner who isn’t seen as a viable long term replacement for exit bound Frenchman Patrice Evra.
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