Manchester United now wants to rebuild the team with new players and all players at old Trafford on sales.
Following Manchester United’s crushing defeat in the Europa League final, a wave of intense speculation has emerged, suggesting a drastic response from the club. Reports swirling on social media and fan-driven platforms claim that the entire squad — including key figures like captain Bruno Fernandes — has been put up for sale. Allegedly, an enraged club executive stormed into the dressing room post-match and condemned the players’ performances, even targeting Fernandes with scathing criticism, demanding his immediate departure due to his wages and lacklustre display.
These claims have sparked outrage among fans, some of whom are calling for a full squad overhaul, arguing that long-standing excuses for poor performances can no longer be tolerated. Fernandes, once praised for his leadership and commitment, has found himself under the microscope, with some supporters labelling his recent showing as one of his worst in a Manchester United shirt.
Amid the uproar, it’s been suggested that the club’s hierarchy is gearing up for a complete rebuild — where no player, regardless of status or achievements, is safe. Even seasoned stars and high-profile signings are being linked with possible exits as frustrations mount.
However, there is currently no official confirmation from the club to support the claims of a sweeping “fire sale” or that Bruno Fernandes has been ordered to leave. In reality, Fernandes remains an important figure at the club and has not been formally told to find a new team. He previously mentioned he would assess his future after Euro 2024, and while clubs from Saudi Arabia have shown interest, no concrete move has materialised.
What is accurate is that Manchester United are entering a period of transition under new leadership, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the INEOS group, and recently appointed sporting director Dan Ashworth. The club intends to move on from underperforming players and reduce its wage bill, with departures expected for names like Casemiro, Jadon Sancho, Donny van de Beek, and Mason Greenwood, among others. However, it’s important to note that rising talents such as Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Højlund are not believed to be on the transfer list.
While the frustration among fans is real and a squad overhaul is indeed on the horizon, the narrative suggesting that every player — including the captain — is on the chopping block appears exaggerated and unverified. The summer promises change, but it will likely be a calculated rebuild, not an all-out purge.
