Manchester United 's plan to strengthen their midfield options in next summer's transfer window is being shaped by the prospect of shaving £1 million-a-week off the club's wage bill and re-investing the savings on players capable of adding youth, energy and long-term value to the heart of Ruben Amorim's team.

Expiring contracts of high earners Casemiro , Harry Maguire and Jadon Sancho , plus a confidence that Marcus Rashford 's £325,000-a-week salary will be removed by a permanent move to Barcelona or elsewhere has given United the opportunity make huge savings on player costs. And sources have told ESPN that the financial boost of such savings will enable the club to compete for the signings required to complete the next phase of the squad rebuild under director of football Ja

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