Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to instigate significant transformations at Manchester United during the winter, with a focus on offloading three underperforming attackers. Expected to formally secure his 25 percent stake in Manchester United soon, Ratcliffe is already formulating plans to reshape the squad. The Sun reports that the impending changes involve listing Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Anthony Martial for sale in the upcoming January transfer window, aiming to alleviate the team of the trio’s struggles.
In a broader context, Manchester United had made substantial investments in all three players, but none have been able to justify their hefty price tags. Jadon Sancho, currently estranged from the first-team squad due to his refusal to apologize for criticizing manager Erik ten Hag on social media, represents one of the challenges. Anthony Martial, with nearly a decade at United, has struggled to consistently make an impact and has only managed one goal this season. Similarly, Antony, acquired for £85 million ($99m) in 2022, has yet to contribute a goal or an assist this season, marking an uncomfortable statistic for the club.