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5 players Manchester United could sell in January

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Juan Mata of Manchester United celebrates victory on the pitch after The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium on May 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Juan Mata of Manchester United celebrates victory on the pitch after The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium on May 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Daley Blind of Manchester United and Referee Andre Marriner exchange words during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on April 3, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 03: Daley Blind of Manchester United and Referee Andre Marriner exchange words during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on April 3, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images) /

4. Daley Blind

Unlike Memphis, Daley Blind has enjoyed plenty of time under Jose Mourinho. Why then, might he be a candidate for the club to sell in January?

My speculation here is a product of United’s interest in other high-profile defenders. They’ve been heavily linked with Raphael Varane and Fabinho even after the close of the summer window. If Mourinho intends to bring a player like Varane in, it’s going to mean Blind takes a huge cut in playing time.

It’s possible that Blind could stay as a valuable substitute, but I don’t believe he’ll be willing to serve in that capacity. He’s clearly shown the ability to be an above average Premier League starter. There are quite a few big clubs in Europe who’d be happy to put him in their starting XI every week.

It’s more likely that Blind will be sold next summer, but don’t rule out a January move. If United successfully land a couple of their top defensive targets, he could quickly be crowded out of the rotation.

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