Anderson set for Man United exit while others could follow in Old Trafford clear-out

Anderson is set to leave Manchester United in the summer after failing to hold down a place in Sir Alex Ferguson's side.

The 24-year-old Brazilian has failed to fulfill the potential that United saw in him when they prised him from Porto with a £17million bid in the summer of 2007.

Bar the odd brilliant match, Anderson has not looked like reaching the level expected of a United midfielder and is behind Tom Cleverley, Michael Carrick and Ryan Giggs in Fergie's plans.

Farewell? Anderson (left) could leave Man United in the summer after failing to earn a regular starting position

He has made just 12 Barclays Premier League appearances this season and scored one goal in the competition. His other strike this season came against Newcastle in the Capital One Cup.

Anderson is likely to head back to Portugal in the summer, according to The Mirror.

In the balance: Javier Hernandez (left) and Nani (right) could also leave Old Trafford in the summer



Other players who could leave Old Trafford in the summer are Paul Scholes, who may retire again, and Javier Hernandez as the Mexican forward wants to start more games.

