10 Manchester United players who could leave on free transfer next year

#4 David De Gea

United is yet to reach an agreement with De Gea on a contract extension

Perhaps the most consistent Manchester United player in the last five years, David de Gea’s departure will definitely be a big blow for the club. However, the goalkeeper’s representatives are yet to reach an agreement with the Red Devils hierarchy on a new deal.

Fortunately for the club, Real Madrid, who tried to sign De Gea three years ago have gone on to sign Thibaut Courtois, ending any pursuit of the Spanish goalie. That provides United with ample time to reach an agreement with De Gea on a contract extension.

The 27-year-old is obviously not in a rush to leave Old Trafford, but if his demands cannot be met, then he could also leave on a free transfer.

#3 Antonio Valencia

Valencia's contract expires at the end of the season

Shockingly, Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia is also among the list of players who are in the final months of their contracts. The Ecuadorian has been converted into a right-back and currently enjoys a monopoly in that position under Jose Mourinho.

However, the 33-year-old is no longer the pacey player that he used to be and it is increasingly looking like his time at Old Trafford could come to an end soon. Valencia has been a regular under Mourinho, but it is believed that the club will be bringing in a new right-back next season.

This will mean that Valencia would have to make way and that could, in turn, mean that his contract will not be renewed when it expires next year.