Manchester United look poised to sell several academy stars before the transfer window closes.
According to The Daily Mail, Radek Vitek, Harry Amass, Dan Gore and Toby Collyer have been told they are unlikely to feature for United this season.
United are prepared to sell Vitek and Amass or consider another loan with an option to buy.
The Red Devils expect an offer of around £15 million for Vitek after his standout loan spell with Bristol City last season.
Amass is valued at around £6m after spending last season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday.
He was sent on loan to Norwich City in January but made only an appearance due to an injury.
Unlike Vitek and Amass, Toby Collyer endured a frustrating campaign that was repeatedly disrupted by fitness issues.
A series of injuries prevented him from establishing himself at West Bromwich Albion during the first half of the season.
His fortunes improved after joining Hull City, where he produced far more encouraging performances.
The Tigers remain keen on bringing him back, highlighting the impression he made during his short spell.
Dan Gore has also returned to Carrington after enjoying a productive loan campaign with Rotherham United.
Gore and Collyer face fierce competition in midfield following the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
INEOS are expected to sign another high-quality midfielder, making it almost impossible for the academy duo to break into the senior squad.
The coming weeks could define the next chapter in the careers of all four academy graduates.
Consistent first-team football elsewhere may ultimately accelerate their development far more than limited senior opportunities or Under-21 appearances.
However, INEOS risk making a costly mistake if they allow Vitek and Amass to leave for fees that fail to reflect their long-term potential.
If permanent exits are inevitable, United should at least protect themselves by negotiating buy-back clauses and substantial sell-on percentages to benefit from any future success.
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