Man Utd summer plans 'set' as 11 could depart following Dan Ashworth arrival

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a major overhaul of their squad as Sir Jim Ratcliffe puts together plans for his first transfer window in charge of football affairs at Old Trafford.

A recent report from Football Insider has claimed United are ready to sell Facundo Pellistri this summer once the Uruguayan winger returns from a loan spell with La Liga club Granada. The deal that took the 22-year-old to Spain did not include an option for a permanent move but the report claim the Red Devils will 'explore options' to bring an end to Pellistri's time at Old Trafford.

The winger is not the only player reportedly considered for a departure at the end of the campaign after Donny van de Beek, Brandon Williams and Jadon Sancho are all said to be considered as 'surplus to requirements' as they also spend the season away from Old Trafford.

As it stands, Anthony Martial, Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton are all out of contract this summer and Sofyan Amrabat is yet to convince the United hierarchy he is worthy of a permanent deal after he joined on loan from Fiorentina last summer. Raphael Varane, Casemiro, Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have all been linked with moves elsewhere in recent months - although there has been talk the latter duo could be handed extensions to their existing contracts.

With talks over a deal to secure the services of Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth continue, plans for new additions to the Red Devils squad have reportedly taken a move forward after three positions were identified as areas for improvement during the summer transfer window.

The Telegraph have claimed Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to bring in a striker to provide competition to Rasmus Hojlund after the Danish star showed real signs of finding his feet at Old Trafford prior to his recent injury.

The right-hand side of the United defence is also in line for improvement with a right-back and a centre-back both said to be high on the agenda and a midfielder could also be considered if Brazil international Casemiro does depart this summer amid reports of interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.