Manchester United are ready for liquidation and Raphael Varane and Casemiro are expected to lead the liquidation

A new dawn is approaching at Old Trafford but the sun is beginning to set on two of the club's most decorated stars.

Serial Champions League winners Rafael Varane and casemiro tops the list of stars scheduled for the starting gate this summer.

Varane has seemed a fraction of the player he inspired real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles, while Casemiro has struggled, at times, to adapt to the rigors of the Premier League.

Another frustrating campaign is coming to an end and United are yet to show any signs of making any serious title challenges.

Qualification for the Champions League appears to be out of reach even with the potential added incentive of an extra place in next season's revamped competition.

Europa League football is not a foregone conclusion for sixth-placed United, who could see themselves dropped to the Europa Conference League or, worse still, not play any European football at all.

Fans have been divided over the club's failed stars, some of whom are likely to bring down the curtain on their United careers in a matter of weeks.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority stake in the club is all United fans have by way of optimism amid the most exciting title race in years involving three of the club's biggest domestic rivals.

While optimism moves at a snail's pace, a new generation of young talent showing signs of a promising future is keeping spirits alive at Old Trafford.

Kobbie MainooAlejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Willy Kambwala lead the new wave of talent, but any progressive move for stars will likely spell the end of the road for others.

We look at the players in the squad who will be shipped out this summer as Ratcliffe plans a long-awaited Old Trafford shake-up.

Rafael Varane

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It is not the first time the French World Cup winner has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford. The 30-year-old joined manchester united in 2021, helping the club end their trophy drought in last season's Carabao Cup victory over Newcastle, but injuries have hampered his time in the North West.

As one of the club's highest-earning players and with just 15 months left on his current contract, United could pull the plug on the Frenchman this summer to prevent him leaving for free next summer.

United declined the opportunity to activate an extension to his contract despite manager Erik ten Hag reporting to him.

casemiro

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The Brazilian was a surprise arrival at Old Trafford in 2022 as Manchester United looked to add much-needed steel to their midfield.

After an impressive first season at the club, Casemiro's influence on the team has evidently evaporated.

Injuries, loss of form and a succession of disciplinary issues have hampered his second campaign at the club.

Another of the club's great contributors and with a contract until 2026 with the option of one more year, Casemiro is in the firing line ahead of his departure in the summer.

Links with a move to Saudi Arabia continue to emerge for the 32-year-old and Mainoo's emergence may force United to make the decision should any attractive offers come through.

antonio martial

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The French forward is determined to say goodbye to the place he has considered his home since 2015.

After an explosive start to his Manchester United career, Martial has been flattered to cheat even though his time at the club vanished many moons ago.

With his contract expiring this summer, Martial will leave with a disappointing goal performance, partly influenced by a series of injuries during his nine years.

Christian Eriksen

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The Danish midfielder has seen his playing time drastically reduced of late despite playing a key role for the Red Devils last season.

Eriksen, another who has seemingly been overtaken by the emergence of Mainoo, could look for pastures new this summer with just 15 months left on his current contract.

United, a free signing after leaving Brentford in 2022, could look to cash in on the 32-year-old at the end of the current campaign.

Mark Rashford

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The enigma that apparently has no answer. Rashford has failed to replicate last season's incredible 30-goal haul, instead repeating his disappointing 2021/22 campaign.

Just eight goals in 38 games in all competitions this season have seen Rashford bear the brunt of the criticism as he presses his Euro 2024 hopes.

United may look to cash in on their inconsistent academy graduate amid reported interest from Paris Saint Germainwho are on the hunt for Kylian Mbappé's successor.

But with a contract running until 2028 and the striker in poor form, United may have to rethink their valuation if they have any plans to offload the 26-year-old.