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Manchester United are ready to slam the door shut on their most expensive mistakes. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony – who cost a combined £185 million – will all be sold this summer for less than £100 million total.
The brutal math tells the story of United’s transfer chaos. Three players. £185 million invested. Nearly £90 million loss incoming.
But here’s the twist – all three are actually playing well away from Old Trafford.
The £40M Academy Betrayal
Marcus Rashford’s valuation stings most. United’s homegrown hero, once worth £80 million-plus, now priced to move for just £40 million.
Since joining Aston Villa in January:
- 4 goals in 17 appearances
- 6 assists across all competitions
- Revitalized form under Unai Emery
The 27-year-old academy graduate who scored 30 goals in 2022-23 gets no second chance. United’s message is crystal clear: even boyhood blues don’t guarantee loyalty.
Sancho’s Chelsea Renaissance
Jadon Sancho has quietly become one of Chelsea’s most productive players since his summer loan move:
- 4 goals and 10 assists in 40 games
- Key player in Chelsea’s Europa League run
- £25 million purchase obligation United desperately want triggered
The £73 million signing never fitted at Old Trafford. His relationship with Erik ten Hag turned toxic. Now he’s proving his worth in west London while United hope Chelsea pay up rather than send him back.
Antony’s Spanish Redemption
The biggest surprise? Antony is thriving at Real Betis.
His 2024-25 numbers:
- 8 goals in 24 appearances
- 5 assists since January move
- Instrumental in Conference League final run
- £32.5 million asking price from United
The Brazilian who cost £82 million and became a Premier League punchline has rediscovered his mojo in La Liga. Betis want him permanently. United want him gone.
The Financial Reality
United’s asking prices tell the story of desperation:
- Rashford: £40M (academy pure profit)
- Sancho: £25M (if Chelsea trigger clause)
- Antony: £32.5M (massive loss on £82M investment)
- Total income: £97.5M
- Original cost: £185M+ combined
- Net loss: Nearly £90M
The Rashford sale generates “pure profit” for Financial Fair Play purposes. Academy graduates count as 100% profit regardless of market value.
Why United Want Them Gone
The numbers don’t lie about their Old Trafford struggles:
Rashford’s final United season:
- Just 8 goals in 43 appearances
- Lowest output since breakthrough
- Public criticism of tactics and teammates
Sancho’s United record:
- 12 goals in 82 games total
- Multiple disciplinary issues
- Never clicked with ten Hag’s system
Antony’s Premier League nightmare:
- 11 goals in 83 appearances
- Most expensive flop in recent memory
- Struggled with physicality and pace
Europe Awaits Reunion
Ironically, Sancho and Antony could face each other in the Conference League final. Chelsea meet Real Betis in what might be both players’ shop window moment.
United officials will be watching nervously. Strong performances could drive up asking prices – or complicate departure plans if clubs get cold feet.
New Era Demands Ruthlessness
Ruben Amorim’s revolution requires brutal decisions. Sentiment gets binned when rebuilding a fallen giant.
The Portuguese coach wants his own players. These three represent the failed previous regime under different managers and strategies.
Their combined weekly wages – reportedly over £500,000 – could fund two quality replacements.
Summer Clear-Out Reality
United’s transfer strategy is simple: sell high-earners who don’t fit, reinvest in players who do.
The £100 million target from this trio funds moves for:
- Central midfielder to partner Kobbie Mainoo
- Left-back to replace Luke Shaw long-term
- Striker to lead Amorim’s attack
Redemption Stories Elsewhere
The cruel irony? All three are playing their best football away from United.
Rashford looks sharp under Emery’s guidance. Sancho has found his Chelsea groove. Antony terrorizes Spanish defenses weekly.
Sometimes a change of scenery works miracles. United just won’t be the beneficiaries.
The summer exodus begins. Three big names, one brutal message: nobody is safe at Old Trafford anymore.
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