UTD releases 8 players

Manchester United will release eight players-including Sergio Romero.

However, the Red Devils confirmed that they had held talks with Juan Mata and Lee Grant on the possibility of extending their stay at Old Trafford.

First team goalkeepers Joel Pereira and Romero both left the club, the latter being linked to the former Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho in Rome.

The six members of the academy-Jacob Carney, Mark Hulme, Eastin Hughes, Arnold Puigmar, Max Taylor and Aliou Traore-also Left.

But veteran midfielder Mata is one of the three Manchester United players that the club is still discussing a new contract.

In January 2014, the 33-year-old Spaniard came to Old Trafford from Chelsea for £37.1 million.

Following negotiations between Mata and Solskjaer, the contract of the World Cup champion expires this month.

However, the lack of regular football this season may have persuaded the former Valencia and Blues organizers to leave and look for new challenges, and his old club is one of them. Eager to sign him.

In addition to Mata, Manchester United is also in discussions with 38-year-old senior goalkeeper Grant and young goalkeeper Paul Wolston.