Whereas Manchester United may need formally introduced the arrival of Matheus Cunha final month in a reported £62.5million transfer, the temper round Previous Trafford stays at an notorious low.
Struggling Europa League heartbreak towards bitter home rivals Tottenham again in Might, the Pink Devils broke a string of undesirable information final season and the stress on Ruben Amorim’s shoulders stays at a red-hot excessive.
With no European journey pencilled in for subsequent season and the pink half of Manchester making their frustrations abundantly clear, United face an enormous summer season behind the scenes.
Whereas skipper Bruno Fernandes may need publicly rejected a bank-breaking transfer to Saudi Arabia final month, it’s no secret that Amorim is determined to push a lot of his attacking superstars out of the Previous Trafford exit.
With the previous Sporting Lisbon boss making it clear {that a} new quantity 9 is his primary precedence forward of the 2025/26 marketing campaign, United are additionally determined to slash their well-publicised wage invoice.
Alongside Jadon Sancho’s anticipated departure, it has been reported that United are actively working to get their attacking exodus underway instantly.
Marcus Rashford
Spending the second-half of final season on mortgage at Aston Villa, it’s no secret that Marcus Rashford’s return to Previous Trafford won’t be an prolonged one.
On the coronary heart of a public feud with Amorim final yr and with the Portuguese tactician making it clear that United’s homegrown celebrity will not be a part of his plans shifting ahead, Rashford is now finishing a messy divorce from his boyhood membership.
Though the 27-year-old may need proven flashes of his finest throughout his transient stint at Villa Park final season, he solely notched a pair of Premier League strikes and Unai Emery’s aspect handed on the chance to make Rashford’s transfer a everlasting one.
Virtually at a profession crossroads and determined to kickstart his cost for Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, it has been broadly prompt that the 62-cap worldwide has his sights fully centered on a transfer to Spanish giants Barcelona this summer season.
Not set to be a part of Man United’s pre-season preparations, Amorim’s camp have additionally made it abundantly clear that they’re prepared to simply accept a proposal of £40million from any membership throughout the globe and are determined to simply draw a line below what has been a public divorce.
🚨🛑 Aston Villa affirm they’re not activating £40m purchase choice clause for Marcus Rashford.
Rashford returns to Manchester United… and £40m worth stays out there for any membership eager about Marcus this summer season. pic.twitter.com/s65XS1kmdA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 30, 2025
Alejandro Garnacho
Whereas Alejandro Garnacho may need finally stayed put at Previous Trafford come the tip of the January switch window, it’s inevitable that the Argentinian worldwide will full a long-awaited transfer away this summer season.
Reportedly having a number of altercations with Amorim because the ex-Sporting Lisbon boss arrived again in November 2024, it has additionally been speculated that the 21-year-old has burnt many bridges in Manchester.
In an analogous place to Rashford and with all events pushing for an Previous Trafford exit as quickly as doable, Garnacho has been knowledgeable that he won’t be a part of United’s pre-season preparations and shall be exiled from the first-team image fully.
Nevertheless, along with his present deal operating till the summer season of 2028, United have reportedly positioned a £70million price ticket on the eight-cap worldwide and have made their stance clear to any potential suitors.
Whereas newly-crowned Serie A champions Napoli would possibly stay a long-term admirer of United’s wantaway attacking star, it has been prompt that Garnacho is concentrated on extending his Premier League keep.
Beforehand linked with a transfer to Chelsea again in January, it has additionally been reported that Aston Villa are conserving tabs on proceedings.
Aston Villa are one of many Premier League golf equipment contemplating Alejandro Garnacho, as revealed final month.
A left-sided attacker is a key precedence for Unai Emery. Garnacho’s desire is to remain within the Premier League, and he has additionally been on radar of Chelsea this summer season.
Nicolas… pic.twitter.com/wsl5YT750F
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 16, 2025
Antony
Virtually changing into a determine of ridicule after finishing a exceptional £81million transfer to Previous Trafford again in 2022, Antony loved what was a sensational resurge throughout his mortgage stint with Actual Betis final season.
Finishing a quick swap to the Spanish outfit in the course of the January switch window, the Brazilian star loved an astonishing spell in Andalusia and has seen his repute rebuild at fairly the speed.
Serving to Betis to the Europa Convention League last again in Might, the 25-year-old recorded 14 direct aim contributions throughout all codecs and cemented himself as a cult determine on the Villamarin Stadium.
Whereas many round Previous Trafford would possibly welcome again the one-time Sao Paulo starlet with open arms this summer season, it has been reported that Antony has no curiosity is reviving his United profession.
Rewarded with a spot in Carlo Ancelotti’s maiden Brazil squad final month, Actual Betis have made it abundantly clear that they’re determined to finish a everlasting transfer.
With it prompt that United are prepared to simply accept a proposal within the area of £50million, it seems that Antony has loads of suitors from throughout the continent.
🚨 In latest weeks, Antony has acquired inquiries from Betis, Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Brighton and Newcastle. Manchester United need £50m for Antony.[@UOL] pic.twitter.com/dmKC6g1apS
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) July 16, 2025
