Manchester United decide to sell three more players after Marcus Rashford

Manchester United are preparing for the summer transfer window (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United are planning to sign three more players this summer after Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund , according to reports.

United have already started preparing for the summer transfer window, hoping for another productive period following their impressive recruitment last summer.

The Red Devils were already planning to sign a new midfielder before Casemiro announced he was leaving and England’s Elliot Anderson is believed to be their top choice .

A new forward will also likely be signed to support Benjamin Sesko , while several pundits have suggested United can strengthen in the full-back positions .

Manchester United’s focus will not just be on incomings, however, with several sales necessary to offload unwanted players and trim the squad.

Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia will follow Casemiro out as free agents, with the former linked with a return to Borussia Dortmund and the latter expected to return to Holland.

Rashford and Hojlund will both be sold, with Barcelona still interested in the former and the latter on the verge of a permanent move to Napoli .

Marcus Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona (Picture: Getty)

There has been much speculation over Rashford’s future at the Nou Camp but both the 28-year-old and his current club are keen to reach an agreement.

Even if his desired move to Barcelona falls through, United have decided to move on from their academy graduate , who made over 400 appearances for the club, believing a split is in the best interest of all parties.

Hojlund’s future is more clear as he will activate a permanent move to Napoli worth £38m if certain conditions are met , including the Italians qualifying for the Champions League.

Rasmus Hojlund has improved since joining Napoli (Picture: Getty)

Antonio Conte ’s side are third in Serie A with eight games remaining, boasting an eight-point advantage to fifth-placed Juventus .

Hojlund initially vowed to fight for his place at Manchester United but a move to Naples has worked out well for both him and his former club, who have been impressed by Sesko’s development this season.

United also hope to sell another player who is currently out on loan, goalkeeper Andre Onana, after loaning him to Turkish side Trabzonspor last summer .

Andre Onana never inspired confidence at Man Utd (Picture: Getty)

Onana was the No. 1 at Old Trafford for two seasons but never fully impressed, which cannot be said for his replacement Senne Lammens, who has enjoyed a superb first 12 months in the Premier League .

The issue for Manchester United is that Onana still has two years left on his contract and is believed to be keen to return and fight Lammens for a place in the team .

Onana’s determination to revive his Red Devils career could make it difficult for United to sell this summer but they will do what they can to move him on.

United signed Manuel Ugarte from PSG (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United are also hoping to offload Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee, who continue to struggle to make an impact at the Theatre of Dreams.

United spent over £50m to sign Ugarte from PSG but the Uruguayan has underwhelmed in England and barely featured under caretaker boss Michael Carrick.

Speaking last month, Ugarte suggested he too would try to stick it out at United and fight for a place in the side .

Joshua Zirkzee looks set to be sold (Picture: Getty)

Asked about his lack of minutes compared to some of his international teammates, Ugarte said: ‘There are hardly any players who play every game.

‘It’s something you have to learn to deal with, and it’s part of the career. I’ve learned a lot, and I know my opportunity will come.’

Ugarte was heavily linked with a move away from Manchester United during the January transfer window and the club hope to sanction his exit this summer despite their desire for midfield reinforcements.

Zirkzee will be another United sale, if the club get their way, after his difficult spell at Old Trafford over the past two seasons.

The Netherlands international has scored just five league goals for the Red Devils and started only four league games this season.

Zirkzee is believed to be another player hoping to stay and kick-started their United career but the club will sanction a sale for the right offer.

Manchester United have climbed to third since Carrick returned as caretaker boss and return to action following a lengthy break next Monday against Leeds United.