Louis van Gaal looks to be clearing the decks ahead of a swathe of summer signings at Old Trafford over the coming weeks and months.
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Nani has already left the club—moving to Fenerbahce—while Robin van Persie looks to be on the brink of joining his former teammate in Istanbul according to Sky Sports.
Van Gaal has also axed youngster Will Keane-sending the young forward out on a season-long loan to Preston North End [BBC].
In this feature, we present five other players who look almost certain to be heading for the Red Devils departure lounge before the transfer window is over.
Chicharito
Real Madrid may not have taken the plunge on Javier Hernandez, but expect another club to move for the Mexican stopper over the coming weeks.
The forward surely has no future under van Gaal, and has been heavily linked with a move to Major League Soccer side Orlando City Soccer Club.
Adnan Januzaj
After an encouraging maiden season in England under David Moyes, Adnan Januzaj wholly slipped from prominence under van Gaal.
He managed only seven starts in the Premier League—not completing a single assist or scoring once—and became a peripheral figure under the Dutch coach.
Everton have been linked with a loan move for the forward.
David De Gea
The major transfer saga involving United this summer is that involving Real Madrid’s protracted pursuit of David De Gea.
The 24-year-old is the natural successor for Iker Casillas and the Bernabeu giants appear intent on bringing the keeper back to Spain.
The question appears not to be whether De Gea will go, but when his departure will be confirmed.
Rafael
The arrival of Matteo Darmian at Old Trafford looks to spell the end for Brazil international Rafael.
The right-back has lost his way under van Gaal, and hasn’t ironed out some of the flaws that affected his game under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Fiorentina, Napoli and Galatasaray are all understood to be keen on the defender.
Jonny Evans
West Bromwich Albion appear to have set their sights on Northern Irish defender Jonny Evans.
The centre-back—still only 27—has improved enormously over recent seasons, but still hasn’t convinced van Gaal that he can be the answer in the heart of the defence.
The impending arrival of Sergio Ramos or Nicolas Otamendi may well make Evans little more than a spare part at Old Trafford.