Nine Man United players who could follow Michael Carrick out the door

Analysis of nine Manchester United players who could leave the club amid Michael Carrick's expected departure and the team's poor start to the season.

Manchester United are bracing for significant changes both in the dugout and across the squad following a disastrous start to the campaign. With the club 18th in the Premier League after just one win in ten matches and having conceded 15 goals in their last five games, manager Michael Carrick is reportedly close to losing his job. A chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday may have proved the final straw.

Whoever replaces Carrick could inherit a squad requiring considerable overhaul.

The analysis identifies nine senior players whose futures are uncertain, including captain Harry Maguire (approaching 34 and in the final months of his contract), Lisandro Martinez (whose form and fitness have deteriorated significantly), Mason Mount (whose £55m move has underperformed due to injuries), and Bruno Fernandes (whose relationship with the club has been tested and whose contract expires in 2027).

Other players mentioned face similar questions about their fit under new leadership or their ability to deliver consistently.