Manchester United will assess the future of four players after the transfer window

Manchester United plan to assess the futures of at least four players after the transfer window closes.

United have prioritized transfer activity, as well as a contract extension for manager Erik ten Hag, this summer, but are aware that there are a number of contractual issues to resolve with the players they intend to keep on a temporary basis.

Thanks to the 13-month strategic review and then a two-month wait for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority stake to be fully ratified, United did not negotiate any player renewals last season.

Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire are both out of contract next year, but the club have the option of an extra year with both players. The pair were available for transfer last year but had impressive seasons.

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United would trigger extensions on McTominay and Maguire’s deals if they are still at the club in September as they retain a high resale value. United accepted a £30m bid for Maguire from West Ham last year and rejected a separate £30m bid from the club for McTominay.

Interest in Bruno Fernandes could lead to an improved contract for the United captain despite the 2027 maximum expiry date on his existing deal. United’s FA Cup win and subsequent Europa League qualification reduced the chances of Fernandes leaving.

Amad’s position has increased this calendar year and, like McTominay and Maguire, he is about to enter the final year of his contract. United have a plus-one option to keep him until 2026.

Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Christian Eriksen and Hannibal Mejbri are out of contract next year. Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka and Mejbri are available for transfer and United are said to be open to offers for Eriksen after his role in the side last season.

Forgotten man Donny van de Beek will be released next summer if he is not moved permanently in either the summer or winter transfer windows. United could exercise Facundo Pellistri’s one-year contract extension if they fail to sell him this summer.