Sources: At least four more Man United big names could follow Alex Telles out

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24 Jul 2023, 9:30 am

Man United are ready to let a host of fringe stars follow Alex Telles out of the club as they need to raise funds for a marquee striker signing, sources have told Football Insider.

Erik ten Hag's side have already spent a large portion of their summer budget on the captures of Mason Mount and Andre Onana.

That is despite identifying a marquee striker as the absolute priority heading into the summer window.

Football Insider revealed last week (21 July) that Man United remain in pole position to seal a deal for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Meanwhile, sources have also told Football Insider (24 July) that Old Trafford is Harry Kane’s preferred destination this summer with Tottenham now open to selling the striker.

It is believed Spurs' changed stance has given fresh hope to Man United - but they will need to fend off interest from Bayern Munich to land the England captain.

Several fringe Red Devils stars are believed to be up for sale with the club needing to raise funds to make a deal for Kane or Hojlund possible.

Left-back Telles. who spent last season on loan at Sevilla, has already joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr on a permanent basis.

A well-placed source has told Football Insider that Scott McTominay and Fred will be allowed to find a new club this summer amid Premier League interest in the midfield duo.

Meanwhile, Eric Bailly - who spent last season on loan at Marseille - is wanted in Saudi Arabia.

Dean Henderson is close to finalising a permanent move to Nottingham Forest after a successful loan spell last term.

David De Gea, Axel Tuanzebe, Phil Jones and Zidane Iqbal have already departed the club this summer.

In other news, Man United on track to bank £17million windfall.

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