5 players who could leave Manchester United in the January transfer window

#2 Antonio Valencia

Manchester United skipper Antonio Valencia in action

Manchester United skipper Antonio Valencia has surprisingly found himself warming the bench at Manchester United. Despite assurances from Olé Gunnar Solskjaer that Valencia would remain the Manchester United captain, he has only managed one start under the former Manchester United striker.

The Ecuador international was always the first name on the Manchester United teem sheet since being converted into a make-shift right back. He has had assured performances for Manchester United down the right flank with his pace and crossing abilities as he looked to be the right-back the Red Devils had been waiting for since Gary Neville retired.

At 33 years of age, Valencia is nearing an end to his playing career, and he can do little to win his place back at Manchester United with the emergence of young Portuguese right back Diogo Dalot who joined the Red Devils in the summer. A move away from Manchester United could prolong his football career, as being stuck on the bench could force him into early retirement.