Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has named six Manchester United players he believes should be sold during this summer's transfer window as the club looks to rebuild under new management.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Sutton identified Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro, Joshua Zirkzee, and Rasmus Hojlund as players who have underperformed and should be moved on from Old Trafford.

On Dutch defender De Ligt, Sutton was particularly critical, stating: "If I had to choose between keeping him or Harry Maguire, it's a no contest. De Ligt doesn't bring what's required to the back line."

The pundit also highlighted Luke Shaw's injury record as a major concern. "I'd biff him off now, not least because of his injury record. I like him as a player when fit, but it's time to part ways," Sutton remarked.

Regarding Manuel Ugarte, who joined United for a fee that could reach £51 million, Sutton expressed disappointment: "Not impressed by him, not for a fee that could hit £51m. Could United recoup close to that? Well, that's not my problem!"

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, once considered among the world's best in his position, was also on Sutton's list. "His legs are shot. Yes, he's got experience in abundance. But he cannot keep up in this system or at this level," he said.

The former striker was equally critical of United's forward options. On Joshua Zirkzee, he questioned: "United want to get to the top of the Premier League and into the Champions League. Is Zirkzee a player who gets you there? Not for me, he isn't."

Perhaps most surprisingly, Sutton also included young striker Rasmus Hojlund in his list of players to sell. "I don't think he has that striker quality required for the Premier League. Hard worker but not the source of goals they desperately need," Sutton concluded.

Manchester United are expected to undergo significant changes this summer as they aim to return to the upper echelons of English and European football after several disappointing seasons.