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Man Utd could still axe six players from Michael Carrick squad before Hull City clash It could be a busy week for Manchester United in terms of transfer exits. Manchester United could axe as many as six players between now and their Premier League opener against Hull City next weekend. So far, it has been a steady window for the Red Devils, with just three players arriving since the end of last season. They splashed a combined £85million on midfield duo Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, as well as signing free agent goalkeeper Karl Darlow. In terms of outgoings, Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia left on free transfers at the end of last season, while Altay Bayindir recently joined Celta Vigo on loan until the end of the campaign. Rasmus Hojlund, Tyler Fredricson and Radek Vitek have also departed Old Trafford on permanent deals over the course of the summer window. It could be about to get even busier for United when it comes to players leaving, with only seven days until the Premier League season gets underway. Academy graduate Toby Collyer has already been asked to find another club, according to The Sun, after being left out of the recent pre-season trip to Sweden. He had unsuccessful loans at West Bromwich Albion and Hull City in the Championship last season, with both spells marred by injury. The same report states that Dan Gore will "almost certainly" leave United on a permanent basis, while fellow academy graduates Ethan Wheatley and Harry Amass could also depart over the coming days. Joshua Zirkzee is another player with an uncertain future at Old Trafford. According to Football Insider, the Red Devils would prefer to sell him rather than negotiate a loan exit. The likes of Juventus and Roma have been linked with a move for the Dutchman, who has struggled to impress since joining United in the summer of 2024. There is also the curious case of Marcus Rashford, who could still leave despite being handed a new squad number at the club. According to Fabrizio Romano, a bid from a top European club may result in his departure. If no suitable offers arrive, it's claimed that he is likely to remain at Old Trafford. A previous clause that would have allowed him to join any club for £40m, apart from Manchester City or Liverpool, is now said to have expired. It remains to be seen how many exits will be sanctioned before United travel to face Hull next weekend, but there is a chance that it could be an extremely busy period for the Red Devils. EXPRESS SPORT ON FB! Get all the best sports news and much more on our Facebook page. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy