Manchester United Plot Potential £90 Million Wage Saving by Offloading Rashford and Three Other High Earners
Manchester United could potentially save close to £90 million this summer if they manage to sell Marcus Rashford along with Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Casemiro.
These four players are among the club’s highest-paid stars, but they have not consistently delivered on the pitch, prompting the club’s leadership to consider major changes during the transfer window.
Marcus Rashford, who spent the latter part of the previous season on loan at Aston Villa, is reportedly one of the leading candidates to be moved on.
According to a recent report from Football Insider (dated 4 June), Manchester United are open to either selling Rashford permanently or agreeing to another loan deal.
The England international earns approximately £300,000 per week and remains under contract until 2028, meaning United still carry a significant financial commitment if he stays.
Former Manchester City financial consultant Stefan Borson spoke to Football Insider and emphasized how financially beneficial it would be for United to remove Rashford, Sancho, Antony, and Casemiro from their wage bill.
Both Sancho and Antony were loaned out during the 2024-25 season—Sancho to Chelsea and Antony to Real Betis—while Casemiro remained part of Ruben Amorim’s plans in the latter part of the season but is expected to have a reduced role moving forward due to his advancing age.
Manchester United’s total wage expenditure for the 2023-24 season reached an estimated £365 million. Casemiro alone is believed to take home £350,000 weekly.
Borson estimates that the wages of these four players combined could amount to between £80 million and £90 million in the upcoming season, once bonuses, loyalty payments, and image rights are factored in.
Breaking down the salaries:
Casemiro earns approximately £18.2 million annually.
Rashford costs the club around £15.6 million per year.
Sancho’s wages stand at about £14.3 million yearly.
Antony is believed to be earning between £10 and £13 million annually, depending on add-ons.
Borson remarked that the significant financial burden these players represent is not justified by their on-field contributions.
Although Casemiro featured more frequently toward the end of the season, his long-term future looks uncertain due to both performance and financial considerations.
Offloading all four would significantly ease United’s wage pressure, though it would leave questions about squad depth and competitiveness that would need to be addressed.
In parallel with these potential departures, Manchester United are actively seeking reinforcements. Football Insider reported on 6 June that the club is negotiating with Brentford over the signing of Bryan Mbeumo.
While Brentford value the forward at £60-65 million, United have tabled an offer of £45 million, plus an additional £10 million in performance-related add-ons.
Mbeumo impressed last season, recording 20 goals and nine assists, and is seen as a player who could seamlessly fit into Ruben Amorim’s attacking system.
Beyond Mbeumo, Manchester United are also targeting other players to strengthen the squad, including Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, and Girona full-back Miguel Gutiérrez.
Under the leadership of INEOS and newly appointed sporting director Dan Ashworth, Manchester United appear committed to a long-term financial overhaul.
The club’s new transfer policy emphasizes moving away from expensive, underperforming stars and instead focusing on acquiring younger, more versatile players who can grow under Amorim’s guidance while helping restore financial stability.
Looking ahead, there will likely be developments regarding Rashford’s future at Aston Villa, as well as further negotiations surrounding Sancho, who has drawn interest from several top European clubs including Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, and Barcelona.
