Unhappy Old Trafford boss ready to swing the axe.
Man United boss Louis van Gaal is apparently ready to swing the axe after his side’s shock defeat to newly promoted Leicester City according to Italian source CalcioMercato.
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Six members of his Old Trafford squad will be made available for interested buyers with van Gaal perhaps ready to invest further funds in his squad having spent over £150m on new players over the summer.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, following the conceding of five goals at the King Power Stadium, the majority of those said to be set for an imminent exit fill defensive roles.
Rafael
Brazilian full-back had a shocker against Leicester City and is an inconsistent performer Louis van Gaal appears keen to offload, with perhaps a new right-back on the Dutch manager’s radar.
Marouane Fellaini
The midfield powerhouse cost Man United an astronomical £27.5m a year ago and though he is yet to feature under Louis van Gaal the arrivals of Ander Herrera and Daley Blind would appear to indicate Fellaini’s career at Old Trafford is set for a speedy conclusion.
Jonny Evans
Northern Irishman is arguably only featuring in Louis van Gaal’s first team set-up due to the lack of alternative options and the centre-back has been found wanting. Evans had a nightmare against League One side MK Dons during Man United’s 4-0 Capital One Cup drubbing and is currently sidelined following an injury suffered against Leicester City.
Chris Smalling
Adaptable defender is another Louis van Gaal wants out and given the form shown by the England man over the past year it’s not hard to see why.
Luis Antonio Valencia
The wide-man has seen his chances in a winger role limited by the arrival of Angel di Maria and the emergence of Adnan Januzaj and as full-back the Ecuadorian has been average at best.
Anderson
The final member of those said to be on their way out, according to CalcioMercato, and a player who has offered very little in recent seasons.