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

#8 Juan Mata

Juan Mata could be playing his last season at Old Trafford

Another Manchester United player who could be leaving for free at the end of the season is Juan Mata. The Spaniard has been a bit-part player since Jose Mourinho took charge, but was one of the stars who helped save the Portuguese’s job in that all-important Newcastle United game.

The former Chelsea and Valencia attacker was given a one-year extension at the end of last season when the club decided to activate a clause in his contract. However, it is increasingly looking like this will be his last season at Old Trafford, especially if Mourinho stays on as manager.

The Portuguese manager has never been a fan of Mata and, barring any last-minute change of mind, the Spain international should be departing Old Trafford as a free agent next year.

#7 Ander Herrera

Ander Herrera has seen little game time this season

Hard working, determined, and tough: these attributes have defined Ander Herrera’s four-year stay at Manchester United. The Spain international joined the Red Devils from Athletic Bilbao in what was expected to be a match made in heaven.

However, things have not gone according to plan, with the central midfielder struggling to break into the starting XI since the signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea. Nevertheless, he has always contributed his quota whenever he’s called upon.

Herrera has grown to become an Old Trafford favourite but his time at the club could come to an end when his contract expires at the end of the season.