Manchester United releases a list of players on a free transfer.

Despite the announcement by Manchester United that seven players will be leaving as free agents, Jonny Evans is still in talks to negotiate a new contract.

In 2023, the 36-year-old unexpectedly returned to Old Trafford on a one-year deal, and he went on to play 30 games across all competitions.

Even more, Erik ten Hag, a great admirer of his professionalism, saw him play in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Additionally, United acknowledged in a statement issued on Wednesday morning that talks are ongoing to keep him with the team.

Tom Heaton, the third-choice goalkeeper, has only appeared in three games since signing in 2021.

However, a number of United's starting players, notably the French combo of Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane, will go on free transfers.

In 2015, Martial signed a £36 million contract to join United from Monaco. Against Liverpool, he scored on his debut.

However, over the past four years, he has battled injuries and a drop in performance; in 2023–2024, the 28-year-old scored just twice.

The forward ends his United career with 90 goals in 317 games. He has already written an emotional farewell speech to the supporters.

Varane, a fellow international for Les Bleus, arrived from Real Madrid in a £42 million trade and has been at the Theatre of Dreams for the past three years.

Although Varane has struggled with injuries this season, he had a fantastic performance in the FA Cup final—possibly one of his best while wearing a United shirt.

Alternatively, Left-back Another player who will depart when his contract expires on June 30 is Brandon Williams, who has fallen down the roster in previous seasons.

Charlie McNeill, an academy striker who cost United £750,000 when they acquired him from City in 2020, is also set to go after making just one senior appearance.

Marcus Lawrence and Kie Plumley, two more academy players, have also not received offers of extensions.

Tom Huddlestone, a former Tottenham midfielder, will step down as the Under 21s player-coach in the meantime.

Evans, Heaton, and academy graduate Shola Shoretire are in discussions to prolong their stay as well.