Sky Sports afternoon update: Man Utd have decided their replacements for Sancho and Rashford

Manchester United are preparing for yet another blockbuster summer transfer window on both the incoming and outgoing fronts.INEOS have ample work to do if they want to give the next permanent manager the best opportunity of competing on all fronts in 2026/2027.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYWho’s leaving United this summer transfer window?First of all, the club will bid farewell to Jadon Sancho as soon as his contract expires in June, while Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund are expected to join Barcelona and Napoli, respectively, when their loans come to an end.As a result, attacking reinforcements will be necessary if United are to be playing twice a week next season – ideally via the addition of Champions League football.Sky Sports reporter Danyal Khan has revealed this afternoon that the Reds have shortlisted two firm targets in the lead-up to the summer window: RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande (19) and Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye (26). 🚨RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande is high on #mufc’s list as they search for a left-winger this summer. Reported in January the club had been monitoring Diomande but United could move early in the summer as he’s believed to be attracting interest around Europe + seen to have a high… pic.twitter.com/u1OxZzI7vN — Danyal Khan (@DanyalHKhan) March 25, 2026INEOS begin targeting Diomande and NdiayeBoth players’ clubs will be desperate to keep hold of them for the coming years, so it remains to be seen if United’s interest will prove too tempting for the wingers to reject.Diomande is enjoying a scintillating maiden season with Leipzig following his £17 million switch from Leganes last July.The teenage prospect has notched a hugely impressive 10 goals and seven assists in  26 Bundesliga appearances and 1,878 minutes of action, having now cemented himself as an undroppable starter under Ole Werner.As for Ndiaye, he added to his tally for the campaign last weekend when sealing Everton’s emphatic 3-0 home win over Chelsea with a tremendous finish. Iliman Ndiaye bends one right into the top corner! 😍 pic.twitter.com/Aqs59qJyxA — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 21, 2026He is now on six goals and three assists in 25 appearances after missing a handful of club fixtures through his African Cup of Nations participation.The 38-capped Senegal international also boasts plenty of experience in England through his Toffees tenure and stint with Sheffield United, which will appeal to INEOS, given how impactful Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have been. Club Appearances Goals Assists Everton 64 17 3 Sheff United 88 22 14

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