Manchester United announce retained list as Brandon Williams is let go

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 30: Brandon Williams #33 of Manchester United kicks the ball during the pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund at Allegiant Stadium on July 30, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Manchester United have sent their retained list to the Premier League and confirmed that Brandon Williams will be let go at the end of his contract.

According to the club’s official website, United remain in discussions with Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton over potential new contracts while Omari Forson has formally been offered a new deal.

After six months of negotiations, Forson looks set to leave United after declining a contract extension.

French duo Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane have already announced that they will be leaving the club.

Academy graduate, Williams will leave the club when his contract expires this summer. The full-back was sent on loan to Ipswich Town last term.

United also confirmed that discussions are ongoing with Shola Shoretire over a potential new deal.

Meanwhile, Charlie McNeill will seek new opportunities elsewhere. The same applies to Marcus Lawrence and Kie Plumley.

Manchester United retained list

Players aged under 24 of 30 June 2024

*Benfica have exercised the option to purchase the player on a permanent basis after a loan deal.
** Under Offer
*** Free transfe

Second B: Players aged over 24 as of 30 June 2024

*Eligible for free transfer

Scholarship Year 1

Scholarship Year 2 (under offer)

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