![Reds' clearout will be easier said than done](https://cdn.magzter.com/1583575155/1719015388/articles/ACDhwCP601719047561001/REDS-CLEAROUT-WILL-BE-EASIER-SAID-THAN-DONE.jpg)
WHEN those of us fortunate to participate in the press game at Old Trafford entered the home dressing room last month, the names of the United players had already been removed.
You may have noticed in pictures posted by players or visitors on the stadium tour that the designated changing area for a player is usually accompanied by their name and squad number.
For our post-Premier League season run-out last year, the names were still on show.
"They've already started the clearout," quipped a regular at United home games for last month's kick about. Easier said than done.
Alvaro Fernandez had probably cleared his flat before his transfer to Benfica was made permanent and Monza-bound Omari Forson had one foot out of the door before the season had ended. Forson was not spotted at Wembley during the FA Cup final.
Neither are household names. Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial are and squad numbers 9 and 19 are now vacant. United could do with a statement sale, though.
Mason Greenwood or Jadon Sancho would not fall into that category. They are United players in name only and the club is comfortable with whipping up interest in two forwards who should not play again for United due to drastically different reasons.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
![UNITED HAVE TUNNEL MISSION WITH REVAMP](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1753088/giUUXHq6_1719981192349/UNITED-HAVE-TUNNEL-MISSION-WITH-REVAMP.jpg)
UNITED HAVE TUNNEL MISSION WITH REVAMP
UNITED have announced that work has started to redesign the iconic players' tunnel at Old Trafford.
![Stadium work goes ahead with seating changes](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1753088/vRDgTc98c1719980910576/STADIUM-WORK-GOES-AHEAD-WITH-SEATING-CHANGES.jpg)
Stadium work goes ahead with seating changes
UNITED are continuing enhancements at Old Trafford by replacing hospitality seating with regular seating in the Stretford End.
!['ZEE WILL LEAVE IN SUMMER'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1753088/mtX8TTnFm1719981077719/ZEE-WILL-LEAVE-IN-SUMMER.jpg)
'ZEE WILL LEAVE IN SUMMER'
BOLOGNA'S director has provided an update on the future of Joshua Zirkzee amid links to United.
![Ras 'loved working with Ten Hag' amid swap deal rumours](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1753088/g-N1VM23Y1719980834307/RAS-LOVED-WORKING-WITH-TEN-HAG-AMID-SWAP-DEAL-RUMOURS.jpg)
Ras 'loved working with Ten Hag' amid swap deal rumours
RASMUS Hojlund has no intention of leaving United, despite reports in Italy linking him with a potential swap deal for Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen.
![KDB bites after loss and now 'needs rest'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1753088/zsB5zoCfs1719980690187/KDB-BITES-AFTER-LOSS-AND-NOW-NEEDS-REST.jpg)
KDB bites after loss and now 'needs rest'
KEVIN de Bruyne was filmed leaving a press conference and calling a question 'stupid' following a short, pointed answer after Belgium's Euro 2024 defeat to France.
![No club has had more players at Euros so City's start will be key](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1753088/Yu7Wb2dzz1719980472983/NO-CLUB-HAS-HAD-MORE-PLAYERS-AT-EUROS-SO-CITYS-START-WILL-BE-KEY.jpg)
No club has had more players at Euros so City's start will be key
CITY are back in training in a fortnight to kick-start preparations for the 2024/25 season, before embarking on a four-game tour of the USA to get fitness into the limited number of players available to Pep Guardiola.
![MAGNIFICENT! Anderson takes seven for 35 as Lancs take control](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1753088/aV7_3teHb1719980211322/MAGNIFICENT-ANDERSON-TAKES-SEVEN-FOR-35-AS-LANCS-TAKE-CONTROL.jpg)
MAGNIFICENT! Anderson takes seven for 35 as Lancs take control
JAMES Anderson took seven wickets to put Lancashire in control against Nottinghamshire after three days of their Vitality County Championship match at Southport.
![Murray's SW19 era comes to a sad end](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1753088/17kGoAvMz1719980142267/MURRAYS-SW19-ERA-COMES-TO-A-SAD-END.jpg)
Murray's SW19 era comes to a sad end
ANDY Murray's painful decision to call time on his Wimbledon singles career brings an outstanding era in British sport to a sad end.
![Champ Marketa out, but Dart through](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1753088/WTYZBEUcN1719980044717/CHAMP-MARKETA-OUT-BUT-DART-THROUGH.jpg)
Champ Marketa out, but Dart through
REIGNING Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova joined Steffi Graf in the history books after she lost in straight sets to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to suffer a shock first-round exit.
![Clash over Friday nights](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1753088/YsLt56d2t1719979877903/CLASH-OVER-FRIDAY-NIGHTS.jpg)
Clash over Friday nights
SIR Keir Starmer insisted he would work on Friday nights if necessary as he dismissed \"laughably ridiculous\" criticism of his desire to spend time with his family.