Nicky Butt names four ‘average’ Man Utd stars who will leave with Casemiro this summer | Football

Nicky Butt believes Manchester United will offload at least four players at the end of the season as part of a summer rebuild at Old Trafford.

United confirmed Champions League qualification with victory over Liverpool last Sunday, returning to European football’s top table for the first time in three years.

Focusing solely on the Premier League this term has paid off but the club must now ensure they have a squad capable of balancing domestic and European football matters next season.

Midfield is an area that needs urgent attention with Casemiro set to leave the club when his contract expires this summer.

With Manuel Ugarte also tipped to leave, it leaves Kobbie Mainoo as United’s only senior midfield option with the club looking to sign at least two players to strengthen that area of the pitch.

While United need numbers, former star Butt believes many of those in reserves are ‘average’ and sees Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, Tyrell Malacia and Noussair Mazraoui all being shown the door.

Butt is also keen for his old side to bring in another option at centre-half, suggesting Leny Yoro could be shipped out on loan.

‘They definitely need a top centre back and two midfielders, 100 per cent,’ Butt told Paddy Power.

‘If you look at all the top clubs they have options to choose from.

‘The two midfielders are for depth. You have to build a squad, you’ll have injuries and suspensions.

‘It was highlighted when United played Leeds, the team that day was so young and so average.

‘They’re going to get rid of a few – Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, Tyrell Malacia, Noussair Mazraoui. Lenny Yoro might go on loan.

‘They need a few players, not all starters, but they’re going to be playing 60 games next season. You need a squad.’

Aurelien Tchouameni, Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton are among the midfielders United are interested in signing this summer.

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