Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani, and Juan Mata are all likely to leave on free transfers this summer, with Manchester United having ‘no intention’ of renewing their contracts.
Lingard appears to be on his way out of Manchester United after having his transfer request rejected during the January transfer window. The midfielder has struggled to get regular first-team minutes this season, making just one Premier League start.
The 29-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham, and the Hammers are thought to be among the clubs interested in acquiring him as a free agent, alongside Tottenham and Newcastle.
And now, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Edinson Cavani, and Juan Mata along with Lingard, could leave Old Trafford as free agents this summer.
Manchester United have no intention to open talks for Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani and Juan Mata contract extensions. The plan has not changed, as of today. 🚫 #MUFC
Bruno Fernandes new deal will be completed in the coming days – talks with Luke Shaw will take place soon.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 28, 2022
After an amazing debut season in which he scored 17 goals across all competitions, Cavani has struggled to maintain his fitness this year.
The 35-year-old, though, has only made six league appearances and has been linked with a move to Real Sociedad. Mata is another player who will be heading towards the exit door, and the Spanish midfielder looks poised to leave Old Trafford after seven years of service.
Manchester United, on the other hand, is likely to announce a new contract for Bruno Fernandes in the coming days, as well as begin contract negotiations with left-back Luke Shaw.
Bruno Fernandes could be handed a big pay rise in his new contract after guiding United to the Champions League and a top-four league finish in two successive seasons.
