Following the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign, Manchester United announced they were releasing a handful of players ahead of their contracts expiring at the end of June.
It is a harsh reality that happens at every football club up and down the country every single year, with clubs needing to evolve by offloading players they no longer need to make way for new faces to come in.
United's retained list confirmed the departures of Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial, plus forgotten left-back Brandon Williams.
Youngsters Charlie McNeill, Marcus Lawrence and Kie Plumley were also told they had no futures at Old Trafford, likewise player-coach Tom Huddlestone. READ MORE: Why Erik ten Hag has to change on matchdays and in press conferences for United READ MORE: United have been told what they want to hear about Eberechi Eze amid interest A lot has happened at United since they issued their retained list on June 5.
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