Just to reiterate, squads aren't official until after the transfer window and lots can happen - having a pretence that we have to sell to buy is just incorrect. It's a desire, not a necessity and loans with obligations to buy exist as options. We aren't in a strong position regarding either Phillips or Cancelo - neither would command a big fee and a hit will have to be taken, either through selling at a lower rate or loaning out again.
Regardless, keeping players in a squad that either won't be utilised or potentially cause disharmony rather than take a hit is daft. Compound that with not attempting to get in a 6/8 because the players that won't play are taking up squad spots would be even worse. It's avoidable.