The Red Devils will likely offload a number of players this summer
Theatre of Departures? Manchester United’s Summer Sale Looms Large
Odds On the Exit? Transfer Markets Suggest Bruno, Garnacho & Rashford Could All Be Off
Theatre of Departures? United’s Summer Sale Looms Large
The dust is still settling from Manchester United’s calamitous Europa League final defeat in Bilbao, and already the transfer rumour machine is puffing away like a steam train in a hurry. Missing out on Champions League football wasn’t just a blow to the ego—it’s triggered what looks to be a major summer shake-up at Old Trafford.
No elite European football means budgets will tighten, ambitions will be reined in, and player exits… well, those odds are shortening by the minute. With the club facing a serious rebuild, leading UK bookmaker Ladbrokes have wasted no time in pricing up who might be packing their Louis Vuitton luggage and heading off this summer.
For punters keen to get involved, Ladbrokes are offering a tasty Bet £5 Get £20 in free bets for new customers—perfect for a few cheeky summer transfer punts while the barbecue’s heating up.
Let’s take a closer look at the trio of headline names in the frame to leave Old Trafford: Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, and Bruno Fernandes.
Garnacho: Chelsea Calling?
Alejandro Garnacho hasn’t exactly been subtle about his frustrations lately. Barely half a day after the final whistle in Bilbao, the Argentine winger had already made his feelings known, publicly criticising manager Ruben Amorim for leaving him benched until the final 20 minutes. That decision didn’t go down well with the fiery 20-year-old—or his social media followers.
Despite the noise and the drama, Garnacho’s numbers remain modest. He’s netted just 16 goals in 93 Premier League appearances over the last four campaigns. Not terrible for a young winger, but hardly jaw-dropping either. Still, talent and potential often trump statistics when the transfer window swings open.
And that brings us to Chelsea—who seemingly have a fascination with wingers under 25. Garnacho is rated 67% likely to join the Blues, with shortest odds of 1/2, though the more generous 4/7 can still be found at some free bet-friendly bookmakers.
Could Stamford Bridge be the next stop on the Garnacho rollercoaster? The odds suggest it’s a very real possibility. If nothing else, Chelsea’s revolving door of attackers might just have room for one more.
Rashford: From Villa Cameo to Camp Nou Dream?
Marcus Rashford’s journey since January has been, well, complicated. Frozen out under Amorim at United—so much so that the manager reportedly quipped he’d rather hand the bench to his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach—the once-lauded academy product was loaned out to Aston Villa. There, under Unai Emery, he’s rediscovered flashes of his former brilliance.
In 17 appearances across all competitions for Villa, Rashford scored four goals and chipped in with a couple of assists. Not earth-shattering, but he did show signs of the Rashford of old, particularly during Villa’s valiant (albeit unsuccessful) second-leg fightback against PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Now, as summer looms, so too does a decision. Stay? Go back to Villa? Or head for a sunnier climate?
According to the odds, he’s 50% likely to join Barcelona, with shortest odds sitting at even money. A more generous price of 7/4—roughly a 36% chance—is available for those shopping around at UK betting sites with free bets.
The Saudi Pro League also looms in the background like a very rich, slightly mysterious neighbour. Rashford is 9/2 to join any Saudi Arabian side, while intriguingly, he’s 6/1 to stay at United and also 6/1 to stick with Villa—take your pick. Either way, if you’re keen, you might want to use that Ladbrokes free £20 bonus to have a go.
Bruno Fernandes: The Reluctant Exit?
And now we turn to Bruno Fernandes—the player Manchester United will be absolutely desperate to keep, even if the odds suggest they might struggle to do so.
Fernandes is something of a Europa League icon, with more goal contributions (41) in the competition’s history than anyone else. But even he couldn’t spark United to glory in Bilbao. The final felt like a damp squib—both for United and for Fernandes himself.
In the aftermath, the Portuguese playmaker hasn’t exactly ruled out an exit. In fact, he’s said he’s open to leaving if the club choose to cash in. And with the post-Champions League-rejection clearout gathering pace, that may be more of a reality than the club’s fans would care to admit.
So, where could he go?
The bookies reckon Saudi Arabia is his most likely destination, with Fernandes 17% likely to move there—reflected in a shortest price of 5/1. A best price of 17/2 (around 11% chance) is also out there if you fancy him heading off to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh for the Pro League reunion tour.
Next in line? Madrid. Not the one with paella and sunshine (he’s already got that), but Real Madrid—Xabi Alonso’s shiny new toy. A move to the Bernabéu is priced at 12/1, and while it may seem a bit of a stretch, stranger things have happened (hello, Eden Hazard’s back-to-back hamstring injuries).
Transfer Tension… And Free Bets to Ease the Blow
Manchester United fans will be hoping this summer doesn’t turn into an exodus, but the odds are already suggesting some departures are looming large. Whether it’s Garnacho swapping red for blue, Rashford boarding a Barcelona-bound flight, or Bruno waving goodbye with a shrug and a suitcase, the markets are moving—and fast.
For those looking to have a flutter on who goes where, Ladbrokes have you covered with their Bet £5 Get £20 in free bets offer for new customers. It’s the perfect excuse to get involved in the madness without putting your full transfer budget on the line.
So go on—have a cheeky bet on Rashford to Camp Nou or Bruno to Riyadh. If nothing else, it’ll help make the long summer of speculation a bit more bearable.
Final Thought
There’s an old saying that goes, “form is temporary, but transfer rumours are forever.” Okay, maybe we made that up—but you get the idea. At Manchester United, change is coming, and the odds are already giving us a glimpse of who might be heading for the exit. Whether the fans are ready or not is another matter entirely.
