539 appearances between them: Man Utd duo's futures to be assessed as transfer priorities emerge

"Manchester United are reportedly set to assess the futures of Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw as their transfer priorities have emerged. The Red Devils focused on changing up their attack this summer, bringing in a new front three of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko. Meanwhile, big names such as Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony all left Old Trafford."

"The defensive duo have 539 Man Utd appearances between them, but it might be time for the club to move on from them and continue rebuilding at the back. The report from TEAMtalk states that United are now set to make midfield and defence their priorities in the transfer market in the near future. It could be that Maguire and Shaw will still have important roles to play, but at the same time they may perhaps be under some pressure to prove themselves. Neither have been particularly reliable for a variety of reasons, and it would probably make sense for Ruben Amorim to continue to change things up in every area of his squad."

"There are talented young defenders like Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven at United, and it would probably be wise to build around them and bring in further signings of top talents to develop alongside them. Still, it might also be that Amorim will value the experience that Maguire and Shaw bring, with these long-serving players surely able to bring a good degree of wisdom and support to the club's young players in the dressing room."

Manchester United changed their attack this summer by signing Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony departed Old Trafford. Transfer focus will shift to midfield and defence, with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw set for assessment in the coming months. The duo have 539 United appearances between them, but the club may move on as rebuilding at the back continues. Young defenders such as Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven provide a developmental core to build around. Ruben Amorim may mix youth and experience while seeking further defensive signings. Maguire publicly confirmed United rejected approaches for him this summer.

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