Manchester United is increasingly frustrated by the advertised rates for British talent that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to recruit this summer.
Daniel James will be Solskjaer's first rookie after pbading a medical examination in Carrington on Thursday. But for weeks of bargaining, United had to significantly increase its initial offer of £ 10 million. Expenses are expected to increase to around £ 22 million if all additions are completed.
Solskjaer turned to the Welsh international – who had more than 12 months on his contract with Swansea – after expressing interest in Ryan Fraser.
The asking price by Bournemouth – estimated at more than £ 40 million – prompted United to go ahead with the younger James, cheaper.
The 21-year-old marks a change in United's transfer strategy. Solskjaer asked scouts to list the best emerging national talent, rather than focusing on turnkey solutions.
Jadon Sancho, James Maddison, Declan Rice, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Sean Longstaff and Nathan Collins are all on his radar.
But Crystal Palace's valuation of Wan Bissaka at £ 50m is twice as much as the £ 25m initial offering offered by United.
Leicester, on the other hand, estimates that Maddison is worth about 70 million pounds and Maguire about 80 million pounds.
United was willing to pay more than £ 80 million to make Sancho the most expensive Englishman in history – but reluctantly agreed that winger Borussia Dortmund could be out of reach this summer .
Man Utd players who should leave … and those they can not lose
1/27
Our Manchester correspondent, James Robson, considers which players from Man Utd should leave this summer …
2/27 David de Gea
Can United really afford to risk losing it for nothing at the end of next season? If he does not sign a new agreement this summer, it may be time to withdraw money.
VERDICT: Sell (if he does not sign)
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3/27 Sergio Romero
Probably the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. Never let United fall – and would have a case to be No. 1 if De Gea goes.
VERDICT: Keep
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4/27 Lee Grant
Guardian of third choice, which allows Joel Pereira, a well-noted, to gain experience on loan.
VERDICT: Keep
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5/27 Joel Pereira
He has high hopes but needs regular play time to establish himself.
VERDICT: Ready
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6/27 Victor Lindelof
One of United's top performers this season and a player from Solskjaer should attempt to lay the groundwork for his rebuilding. Needs a first clbad partner to make the most of it.
VERDICT: Keep
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7/27 Eric Bailly
He had so much hope on his arrival, but his debilitating injury history, as well as his rash decisions, held back his progress.
VERDICT: To sell
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8/27 Phil Jones
Just signed a new long-term contract – and despite widespread derision, remains a valuable member of the team.
VERDICT: Keep
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9/27 Chris Smalling
Like Jones, the eyebrows were raised when he received a new contract, but he impressed Lindelof alongside and remains an effective option.
VERDICT: Keep
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10/27 Marcos Rojo
Sad record of injury and failed to convince the increasingly rare occasions when he goes on the field. A long contract and high salaries make it difficult to discharge.
VERDICT: To sell
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11/27 Ashley Young
His form has fallen off a cliff since signing his new contract recently. Can only be considered as a backup back-up next season.
VERDICT: Keep
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12/27 Diogo Dalot
Promised – especially as an offensive option this season – but remains brutally defensive. United's interest in Aaron Wan-Bissaka shows his inability to settle.
VERDICT: Keep
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13/27 Antonio Valencia
Out of contract and endangered. This is a last miserable chapter for the winger turned into a virtual spectator this season.
VERDICT: Release
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14/27 Luke Shaw
Probably enjoyed his most consistent season. Still in development, he is expected to establish himself as one of the best backs in Europe, given his natural talent.
VERDICT: Keep
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15/27 Matteo Darmian
We can say that it would be better to save Young. But United could get some decent money for a player who has rarely been anything other than a marginal member of the team.
VERDICT: To sell
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16/27 Ander Herrera
He is out of contract and goes to Paris Saint-Germain. It would have been worth keeping – but not with a weekly salary of about £ 200,000 a week.
VERDICT: Release
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17/27 Paul Pogba
He is not consistent enough, but he is a player to build the team. At its best, he proved he was world clbad – he just needs the quality that surrounds him.
VERDICT: Keep
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18/27 Juan Mata
United has never seen the player so effective for Chelsea. He had his moments, but too slowly to fit in with Solskjaer's plans. Out of contract, it's time to leave.
VERDICT: Release
REUTERS
19/27 Andreas Pereira
United has triggered a one-year extension of his contract. It is up to him to prove that he deserves a longer contract.
VERDICT: Keep
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20/27 Fred
Until now, his greatest contribution to United lies in the fact that his name fits perfectly in "Ole's at the wheel". According to any reasonable logic, you would like to sell on the basis of its first season, but Solskjaer can not get rid of everyone.
VERDICT: Keep (for the moment)
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21/27 Nemanja Matic
Seems to be in decline and will be 31 years old in August. Can do a job, but one may wonder if he can be a regular starter next season.
VERDICT: Keep
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22/27 Scott McTominay
Hinted at the potential that United coaches have seen in him for a long time. A decent option next season, if she is not yet ready to be part of the most powerful midfielder of Solskjaer.
VERDICT: Keep
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23/27 Jesse Lingard
Did his critics eat their words. Fast, good touch, goal-oriented and versatile – it offers so much to United's attack and can only get better.
VERDICT: Keep
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24/27 Alexis Sanchez
His departure from Arsenal was a disaster. A campaign due to injury did not help – but he looked at miles of pace every time he entered the field.
United desperately needs to find someone to drop him, but at £ 450,000 a week …
VERDICT: To sell
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25/27 Romelu Lukaku
It still has a decent strike rate and will have to be replaced – but it simply does not fit the Solskjaer system.
United was hoping to get closer to the £ 75m it cost him, but how far will that money go to find an attacker capable of leading his attack?
VERDICT: To sell
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26/27 Marcus Rashford
Solskjaer has established himself as the leading man of Solskjaer – but he desperately needs to improve his finishes and his decision-making. So much technique on the ball, but it does not look like a scorer yet.
VERDICT: Keep
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27/27 Anthony Martial
For a spell this season, he has always seemed to be Thierry Henry's heir. But Solskjaer has rarely managed to get a melody and is frustrated by his inability to score ugly goals. Still, it has huge potential.
VERDICT: Keep
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1/27
Our Manchester correspondent, James Robson, considers which players from Man Utd should leave this summer …
2/27 David de Gea
Can United really afford to risk losing it for nothing at the end of next season? If he does not sign a new agreement this summer, it may be time to withdraw money.
VERDICT: Sell (if he does not sign)
Getty Images
3/27 Sergio Romero
Probably the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. Never let United fall – and would have a case to be No. 1 if De Gea goes.
VERDICT: Keep
Pennsylvania
4/27 Lee Grant
Guardian of third choice, which allows Joel Pereira, a well-noted, to gain experience on loan.
VERDICT: Keep
Man Utd via Getty Images
5/27 Joel Pereira
He has high hopes but needs regular play time to establish himself.
VERDICT: Ready
AFP / Getty Images
6/27 Victor Lindelof
One of United's top performers this season and a player from Solskjaer should attempt to lay the groundwork for his rebuilding. Needs a first clbad partner to make the most of it.
VERDICT: Keep
Getty Images
7/27 Eric Bailly
He had so much hope on his arrival, but his debilitating injury history, as well as his rash decisions, held back his progress.
VERDICT: To sell
Man Utd via Getty Images
8/27 Phil Jones
Just signed a new long-term contract – and despite widespread derision, remains a valuable member of the team.
VERDICT: Keep
Man Utd via Getty Images
9/27 Chris Smalling
Like Jones, the eyebrows were raised when he received a new contract, but he impressed Lindelof alongside and remains an effective option.
VERDICT: Keep
Action Images via Reuters
10/27 Marcos Rojo
Sad record of injury and failed to convince the increasingly rare occasions when he goes on the field. A long contract and high salaries make it difficult to discharge.
VERDICT: To sell
Getty Images
11/27 Ashley Young
His form has fallen off a cliff since signing his new contract recently. Can only be considered as a backup back-up next season.
VERDICT: Keep
Getty Images
12/27 Diogo Dalot
Promised – especially as an offensive option this season – but remains brutally defensive. United's interest in Aaron Wan-Bissaka shows his inability to settle.
VERDICT: Keep
AFP / Getty Images
13/27 Antonio Valencia
Out of contract and endangered. This is a last miserable chapter for the winger turned into a virtual spectator this season.
VERDICT: Release
AFP / Getty Images
14/27 Luke Shaw
Probably enjoyed his most consistent season. Still in development, he is expected to establish himself as one of the best backs in Europe, given his natural talent.
VERDICT: Keep
REUTERS
15/27 Matteo Darmian
We can say that it would be better to save Young. But United could get some decent money for a player who has rarely been anything other than a marginal member of the team.
VERDICT: To sell
Pennsylvania
16/27 Ander Herrera
He is out of contract and goes to Paris Saint-Germain. It would have been worth keeping – but not with a weekly salary of about £ 200,000 a week.
VERDICT: Release
Getty Images
17/27 Paul Pogba
He is not consistent enough, but he is a player to build the team. At its best, he proved he was world clbad – he just needs the quality that surrounds him.
VERDICT: Keep
Pennsylvania
18/27 Juan Mata
United has never seen the player so effective for Chelsea. He had his moments, but too slowly to fit in with Solskjaer's plans. Out of contract, it's time to leave.
VERDICT: Release
REUTERS
19/27 Andreas Pereira
United has triggered a one-year extension of his contract. It is up to him to prove that he deserves a longer contract.
VERDICT: Keep
AFP / Getty Images
20/27 Fred
Until now, his greatest contribution to United lies in the fact that his name fits perfectly in "Ole's at the wheel". According to any reasonable logic, you would like to sell on the basis of its first season, but Solskjaer can not get rid of everyone.
VERDICT: Keep (for the moment)
Getty Images
21/27 Nemanja Matic
Seems to be in decline and will be 31 years old in August. Can do a job, but one may wonder if he can be a regular starter next season.
VERDICT: Keep
Action Images via Reuters
22/27 Scott McTominay
Hinted at the potential that United coaches have seen in him for a long time. A decent option next season, if she is not yet ready to be part of the most powerful midfielder of Solskjaer.
VERDICT: Keep
AFP / Getty Images
23/27 Jesse Lingard
Did his critics eat their words. Fast, good touch, goal-oriented and versatile – it offers so much to United's attack and can only get better.
VERDICT: Keep
Getty Images
24/27 Alexis Sanchez
His departure from Arsenal was a disaster. A campaign due to injury did not help – but he looked at miles of pace every time he entered the field.
United desperately needs to find someone to drop him, but at £ 450,000 a week …
VERDICT: To sell
Getty Images
25/27 Romelu Lukaku
It still has a decent strike rate and will have to be replaced – but it simply does not fit the Solskjaer system.
United was hoping to get closer to the £ 75m it cost him, but how far will that money go to find an attacker capable of leading his attack?
VERDICT: To sell
AFP / Getty Images
26/27 Marcus Rashford
Solskjaer has established himself as the leading man of Solskjaer – but he desperately needs to improve his finishes and his decision-making. So much technique on the ball, but it does not look like a scorer yet.
VERDICT: Keep
Getty Images
27/27 Anthony Martial
For a spell this season, he has always seemed to be Thierry Henry's heir. But Solskjaer has rarely managed to get a melody and is frustrated by his inability to score ugly goals. Still, it has huge potential.
VERDICT: Keep
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Solskjaer is determined to continue his intention of recruiting British starlets, who, he hopes, will become future stars at Old Trafford. But he knows that he must also appeal to players who can have an immediate impact on a team that missed the Champions League last season.
The Norwegian intends to recruit up to five new players to his first transfer niche as a permanent director and is still interested in obtaining a brand name such as Joao Felix or Bruno Fernandes.
