Mesut Ozil appears to have influenced a shift in Manchester United’s approach to future transfer dealings.
The team, currently under the management of Erik ten Hag, is navigating a challenging season with early exits from both the Champions League and Carabao Cup.
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Consequently, several key players are rumored to be on the verge of a January departure. Reports suggest that the club has compiled a four-player shortlist for potential exits this winter, featuring Jadon Sancho, Casemiro, Raphael Varane, and Anthony Martial.
The likelihood of Sancho leaving Old Trafford has increased, especially in light of a public disagreement with manager Ten Hag.
Juventus and his former club Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in acquiring the 23-year-old in January. Sancho has continued to train separately from the main squad after refusing to apologize to his manager.
Should Manchester United struggle to recoup a significant portion of the £73 million they invested in the winger in 2021, there are reports suggesting the club may consider terminating his contract.
That’s according to Sky Sports, who claim that they are using Arsenal “as as an example where cutting ties with players instead of trying to hold out for a fee can help reshape a squad and create an environment of excellence”.
Under Mikel Arteta’s leadership, the Gunners have demonstrated a no-nonsense approach with several players, such as Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Nicolas Pepe, all being permitted to depart as free agents.
According to the report, INEOS, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company, holds deep admiration for the “decisive action” taken by Arsenal and aspires to instill similar discipline at Old Trafford.
