Five Man Utd players face Old Trafford AXE as Van Gaal plots savage £81m squad reshuffle

Posted Saturday, June 21, 2014 by Dailystar.co.uk

LOUIS VAN GAAL will wield his Old Trafford axe this summer by selling at least FIVE players in an audacious £81m squad reshuffle. Below is a list of players who have all been linked with moves away from Manchester United.

Marouane Fellaini has said he will fight for his place at Manchester United

Marouane Fellaini - £20m - Interested clubs: Everton, PSG, Inter Milan

Marouane Fellaini has failed to live up to expectations since his £27m move from Everton.

The Belgian was signed by former boss David Moyes last September but could be shown the door less than 12 months after joining.

Despite talk of the 26-year-olds impending exit, Fellaini has vowed to remain in Manchester to fight for his first-team place.

Javier Hernandez looks certain to leave Old Trafford this summer

Javier Hernandez - £14m - Interested clubs: Tottenham, Southampton, Valencia

Poor little pea. The Mexico striker Javier Hernandez has had to make do with the backhanded compliment of super sub for far too long.

The 26-year-old has an impressive goal tally for the 13-time Premier League champions, but has never been a regular.

His lack of first-team opportunities has lead to being left out of his national team's starting line-up - a disappointment that may finally force him out of the door

Shinji Kagawa has failed to cement a first-team place since joining Manchester United

Shinji Kagawa - £15m - Interested clubs: Borussia Dortmund, Napoli

How to solve a problem like Shinji Kagawa.

The former Borussia Dortmund player joined United in 2012 with top accolades from pundits throughout Europe.

Critics suggest that the Japan international hasn't been allowed to flourish in his favoured number 10 role.

But after two seasons and 38 appearances - Kagawa's time may be up at Old Trafford.

Ashley Young has been trolled on Twitter in recent weeks

Ashley Young - £12m - Interested clubs: Arsenal, Tottenham

It's fair to say that Ashley Young isn't exactly a fan favourite at United.

The former Villa man has been continually slammed by fans on Twitter and berated in the national press for diving.

The 28-year-old scored just two goals last season, with a mere one assist to boot.

After three seasons at United, and Van Gaal publicly looking to bolster his midfield options - Young doesn't appear to be involved in the Dutchman's future plans.

Arsene Wenger is reported to be keen on signing Portugal international Nani

Nani - £12m - Interested clubs: Juventus, Arsenal, Benfica

Nani featured in just 11 games for the Red Devils last season - failing to find the net once.

It has been a frustrating couple of seasons for the Portugal international, and his inability to cement a first-team place may see him vulnerable to the Old Trafford axe.

Nani only signed a new 5-year-deal in September 2013, but the dismissal of David Moyes and the arrival of Louis Van Gaal may leave United chiefs keen to remove him from the wage bill.