Ruben Amorim has been urged to ‘get rid’ of six Manchester United stars, including £43m signing Matthijs de Ligt.

The Old Trafford boss faces a crucial summer following United’s dismal 2024-25 campaign.

Manchester United, once the biggest and most successful team in England, finished just 15th in the Premier League table, closer to the relegation zone than the Champions League places.

The Red Devils fared better in Europe, enjoying a surprising run to the Europa League final, but were beaten by Tottenham in the showpiece event in Bilbao.

Amorim wants to bring in several of his own signings this summer, starting with Matheus Cunha, who is closing in on a move to Manchester United from Wolves.

The ex-Sporting Lisbon manager also wants to sign a new striker and strengthen his squad in other areas but in order to do so may be forced to sanction a number of departures.

United are open to offers for several players, including Napoli and Chelsea-linked Alejandro Garnacho and England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.

Ex-Premier League striker Chris Sutton has named another six players that he would move on if he was in a position of power at Manchester United.

Sutton would offload De Ligt, who United signed from Bayern Munich last summer, along with fellow defender Luke Shaw and midfielders Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte.

Struggling forwards Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee should also be in Manchester United’s bomb squad this summer, according to Sutton.

Of course another option for Manchester United following an embarrassing season would be to sack Amorim, who they appointed as Erik ten Hag’s replacement in November.

But Sir Jim Ratcliffe is willing to give Amorim more time to turn things around at Old Trafford and Sutton agrees with that decision.

‘Ruben Amorim doesn’t adapt, and he says he never will,’ Sutton added. ‘To make his time with United a success, he needs to be backed with players who suit his style.

‘The issue is I don’t know how much they’ve got to spend. United are now penny pinchers and, besides, will big players want to go there? But I’d keep Amorim, as long as they help him.’

In a speech to Manchester United fans following the club’s final Premier League game of the season, Amorim promised to bring the ‘good days’ back to Old Trafford.

‘First of all, I want to apologise for this season. I know you are really disappointed with me and the team,’ he said.

‘Secondly, I want to say thank you. We are very grateful for your support this season and I know it was really hard to support us in many games.

‘But now we have to make a choice. Do we stick in the past? Because this season is in the past. It’s over. We could fight each other or we stick together and move forward.

‘Six months ago, after my first three games in charge, we had two victories and one draw and I told you a storm is coming. But today, after this disastrous season, I want to tell you the good days are coming.

‘If there is one club in the world that have proved in the past that they can overcome any situation and any disaster, it’s our club. It’s Manchester United Football Club.

‘Now I want to say sorry also to my players. Sometimes I was not fair but I’ve tried always to be honest with you guys. Thank you very much and see you next season.’

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Ruben Amorim has been urged to ‘get rid’ of six Manchester United stars, including £43m signing Matthijs de Ligt.

The Old Trafford boss faces a crucial summer following United’s dismal 2024-25 campaign.

Manchester United, once the biggest and most successful team in England, finished just 15th in the Premier League table, closer to the relegation zone than the Champions League places.

The Red Devils fared better in Europe, enjoying a surprising run to the Europa League final, but were beaten by Tottenham in the showpiece event in Bilbao.

Amorim wants to bring in several of his own signings this summer, starting with Matheus Cunha, who is closing in on a move to Manchester United from Wolves.

The ex-Sporting Lisbon manager also wants to sign a new striker and strengthen his squad in other areas but in order to do so may be forced to sanction a number of departures.

United are open to offers for several players, including Napoli and Chelsea-linked Alejandro Garnacho and England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.

Ex-Premier League striker Chris Sutton has named another six players that he would move on if he was in a position of power at Manchester United.

Sutton would offload De Ligt, who United signed from Bayern Munich last summer, along with fellow defender Luke Shaw and midfielders Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte.

Struggling forwards Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee should also be in Manchester United’s bomb squad this summer, according to Sutton.

Of course another option for Manchester United following an embarrassing season would be to sack Amorim, who they appointed as Erik ten Hag’s replacement in November.

But Sir Jim Ratcliffe is willing to give Amorim more time to turn things around at Old Trafford and Sutton agrees with that decision.

‘Ruben Amorim doesn’t adapt, and he says he never will,’ Sutton added. ‘To make his time with United a success, he needs to be backed with players who suit his style.

‘The issue is I don’t know how much they’ve got to spend. United are now penny pinchers and, besides, will big players want to go there? But I’d keep Amorim, as long as they help him.’

In a speech to Manchester United fans following the club’s final Premier League game of the season, Amorim promised to bring the ‘good days’ back to Old Trafford.

‘First of all, I want to apologise for this season. I know you are really disappointed with me and the team,’ he said.

‘Secondly, I want to say thank you. We are very grateful for your support this season and I know it was really hard to support us in many games.

‘But now we have to make a choice. Do we stick in the past? Because this season is in the past. It’s over. We could fight each other or we stick together and move forward.

‘Six months ago, after my first three games in charge, we had two victories and one draw and I told you a storm is coming. But today, after this disastrous season, I want to tell you the good days are coming.

‘If there is one club in the world that have proved in the past that they can overcome any situation and any disaster, it’s our club. It’s Manchester United Football Club.

‘Now I want to say sorry also to my players. Sometimes I was not fair but I’ve tried always to be honest with you guys. Thank you very much and see you next season.’

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Manchester United are unsure if Joshua Zirkzee will play again this season after he picked up a hamstring injury against Newcastle United.

Zirkzee, 23, limped off in the second half of Sunday’s defeat at Newcastle after starting the Premier League clash ahead of Rasmus Hojlund.

The Netherlands international endured a miserable first-half to the season but has improved in recent weeks, scoring a crucial goal in United’s Europa League quarter-final first-leg against Lyon.

Zirzkee will certainly miss the must-win second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday night but his spell on the sidelines could stretch all the way to the summer.

BBC Sport say Manchester United have been carrying out tests to determine the extent of the injury and are concerned he will not recover before the end of the season.

Ruben Amorim will give an update on Zirkzee’s condition when he speaks to the press on Wednesday ahead of that crucial European clash with Ligue 1 side Lyon.

The quarter-final tie is finely poised at 2-2 ahead of the return leg at Old Trafford.

Zirkzee enjoyed a dream start to his Red Devils career, scoring on his debut in the Premier League opener against Fulham back in August.

But he then endured a barren four-month period without a goal and suffered the ignominy of being subbed off in the first half of a Premier League match against Newcastle.

At the time, several pundits suggested Zirkzee would be moved on in the summer but he has shown improvement in recent weeks, scoring in both of United’s last two European games.

Given his upturn in form, a prolonged spell in the treatment room will be a blow to Amorim as he attempts to save Manchester United’s season.

Sitting 14th in the Premier League, United have nothing but pride to play for in the league but winning the Europa League will not only secure a major trophy but see the club qualify for next season’s Champions League.

If the Red Devils get past Lyon they will face Athletic Bilbao or Rangers in the semi-finals. Tottenham are among the clubs in the other side of the draw.

Manchester United’s preparations for Thursday’s clash with Lyon hardly went smoothly as they were thumped 4-1 by Newcastle at St James’ Park.

‘They are a million miles away from mounting a Premier League challenge,’ Clinton Morrison told BBC Radio 5 Live after United’s drubbing.

‘Maybe four or five years away so that shows just how bad they are. Their recruitment has been nowhere near good enough and Amorim might want to bring in his players in the summer but they also need to get rid of a lot.

‘But no players want to leave the football club because they have brought players in on big money.

‘Amorim has come in and he has wanted to change so much. He’s started by playing his formation and style of play, but then says he hasn’t got the players to do it.

‘They would have been better off with Erik ten Hag – and that is saying something!

‘Amorim comes out to the media – and speaks ever so well – but Manchester United fans don’t want to hear him talking about how they are not good enough.

‘He has been brought into the club to deliver and it feels like the mentality at the club is all wrong at the moment.’

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Manchester United are unsure if Joshua Zirkzee will play again this season after he picked up a hamstring injury against Newcastle United.

Zirkzee, 23, limped off in the second half of Sunday’s defeat at Newcastle after starting the Premier League clash ahead of Rasmus Hojlund.

The Netherlands international endured a miserable first-half to the season but has improved in recent weeks, scoring a crucial goal in United’s Europa League quarter-final first-leg against Lyon.

Zirzkee will certainly miss the must-win second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday night but his spell on the sidelines could stretch all the way to the summer.

BBC Sport say Manchester United have been carrying out tests to determine the extent of the injury and are concerned he will not recover before the end of the season.

Ruben Amorim will give an update on Zirkzee’s condition when he speaks to the press on Wednesday ahead of that crucial European clash with Ligue 1 side Lyon.

The quarter-final tie is finely poised at 2-2 ahead of the return leg at Old Trafford.

Zirkzee enjoyed a dream start to his Red Devils career, scoring on his debut in the Premier League opener against Fulham back in August.

But he then endured a barren four-month period without a goal and suffered the ignominy of being subbed off in the first half of a Premier League match against Newcastle.

At the time, several pundits suggested Zirkzee would be moved on in the summer but he has shown improvement in recent weeks, scoring in both of United’s last two European games.

Given his upturn in form, a prolonged spell in the treatment room will be a blow to Amorim as he attempts to save Manchester United’s season.

Sitting 14th in the Premier League, United have nothing but pride to play for in the league but winning the Europa League will not only secure a major trophy but see the club qualify for next season’s Champions League.

If the Red Devils get past Lyon they will face Athletic Bilbao or Rangers in the semi-finals. Tottenham are among the clubs in the other side of the draw.

Manchester United’s preparations for Thursday’s clash with Lyon hardly went smoothly as they were thumped 4-1 by Newcastle at St James’ Park.

‘They are a million miles away from mounting a Premier League challenge,’ Clinton Morrison told BBC Radio 5 Live after United’s drubbing.

‘Maybe four or five years away so that shows just how bad they are. Their recruitment has been nowhere near good enough and Amorim might want to bring in his players in the summer but they also need to get rid of a lot.

‘But no players want to leave the football club because they have brought players in on big money.

‘Amorim has come in and he has wanted to change so much. He’s started by playing his formation and style of play, but then says he hasn’t got the players to do it.

‘They would have been better off with Erik ten Hag – and that is saying something!

‘Amorim comes out to the media – and speaks ever so well – but Manchester United fans don’t want to hear him talking about how they are not good enough.

‘He has been brought into the club to deliver and it feels like the mentality at the club is all wrong at the moment.’

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