Manchester United: 5 Players Who Should Be Sold This Summer

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Marouane Fellaini (L) and Antonio Valencia of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Aon Training Complex on September 25, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Antonio Valencia of Manchester United in action with James Milner of Liverpool during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on March 17, 2016 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tom Purslow/Man Utd via Getty Images) /

4. Antonio Valencia, Midfielder/Defender

The Ecuadorian is one of the most athletic players in the Premier League. His pace, power and strength can, in certain situations, make him a real asset.

However, whether he plays on the right wing or at right-back, he does so without adventure. Far too often he takes the easy option and plays cautiously.

The 30-year-old has played almost exclusively in defence during Van Gaal’s tenure. Signed, loosely speaking, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement, he is now backup to Matteo Darmian and perhaps even Guillermo Varela.

Valencia may stay at United this summer on account of his versatility and physicality. He will probably leave, though, if United sign a right-sided winger.

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