Manchester United: The Devils transfer summer plan

Manchester United: The Devils transfer summer plan – Who’s leaving and staying

By Zaph Hutson | Jun 11, 2018

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Paul Pogba of Manchester United is embraced by the Manchester United mascot after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford at Old Trafford on May 13, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) /

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Antonio Valencia: Stay

The Ecuadorian workhorse is United’s best defender and was a huge factor in their defensive domination. Don’t believe me? Valencia missed seven games this year mostly due to injury. Even so, he played in 16 of the 19 games where United came away with a clean sheet.

While he is 32 years old, he still has plenty to give to his team. Diogo Dalot’s arrival has been seen as a danger to Valencia’s starting position. However, Mourinho has shown that he allows youngsters to develop at their pace and prefers more experienced players.

Ashley Young: Stay

Young has shown himself to be a reliable wing-back for United. Even though he didn’t start the first four games of the season, he soon became a fixture in the lineup. Apart from his defensive excellence, Young contributed six assists this year. That’s as many as César Azpilicueta and Kyle Walker. Good company, indeed.

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