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Man Utd ‘face another budget transfer window in summer unless Ruben Amorim sells likes of Mainoo and Garnacho’
MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly have to sell stars to raise funds for a summer overhaul. The Red Devils are in major need of a squad revamp following a dismal season so far. GettyRuben Amorim’s United must sell star players to keep within PSR rules this summer[/caption] GettyAlejandro Garnacho could be among those sold to help fund new arrivals[/caption] New boss Ruben Amorim has failed to get his side firing since taking over at Old Trafford in November. The 40-year-old has become increasingly frustrated with the disjointed squad at his disposal. He ideally wants to play his favoured 3-4-3 system, which was hugely successful at Sporting Lisbon. But Amorim demonstrated the weaknesses of the squad in the 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, starting Kobbie Mainoo as a false nine. That decision was a huge snub to strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, both of whom were brought to the North West for big fees. Reports last month suggested almost the ENTIRE Man Utd squad could be up for sale this summer. Alejandro Garnacho, valued at around £70m by United, almost left for Napoli in January. United will be forced to sell stars in the summer if they are to rebuild and stay within PSR rules. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS They could only muster two player signings in January – Patrick Dorgu for £25m from Lecce and youngster Ayden Heaven from Arsenal. Garnacho is among those likely to be targeted by Europe’s elite later this year, while reports suggest Mainoo is also on the transfer list. Mainoo and Garnaco “were for sale in the winter market and will be again in the summer,” according to The Guardian. The report adds that “selling one or both would mean having to find a replacement.” Sales of academy graduates like Mainoo, Garnacho and Marcus Rashford would also be counted as 100 per cent profit. Those deals could be vital to United staying in Profit and Sustainability Rules compliance after years of heavy spending. Rashford has already departed Old Trafford on loan to Aston Villa after a month of speculation. The England striker’s deal is thought to include a buy option for £40million. He also has three years remaining on his £325,000-a-week contract, which proved a stumbling block in negotiations throughout January. SunSport exclusively revealed Rashford has been told he will never play for United again while Amorim is in charge. The forward admitted in December he is “ready for a new challenge”. Man Utd player ratings vs Crystal Palace MANCHESTER UNITED'S mini-revival under Ruben Amorim came to an abrupt end as Crystal Palace ran out 2-0 winners at Old Trafford. Here’s how the Red Devils stars rated on a disappointing day. Andre Onana – 5Was left vulnerable by a shaky back-line and beaten by Lacroix’s looping header, which came off the crossbar into Mateta’s path. But he couldn’t do much about the second goal. Leny Yoro – 5Came in for De Ligt, who was benched. Was inches away from scoring his first United goal early on. Did well to block Mitchell after a Mazraoui error, but his positioning was a problem later in the game. Harry Maguire – 3Lost his battle with centre forward Mateta, who held the ball up well and got in behind every time, and was left stranded for the Frenchman’s first goal. Hasn’t connected with Yoro. Palace, namely Sarr, opened them both up with ease and should’ve buried some chances through Mateta. Lisandro Martinez – 6Was stretchered off after jarring his knee in the 79th minute. The Argentine has been scoring the goals recently, but blazed a centre-back’s shot over the bar on the brink of half-time. Noussair Mazraoui – 5He was okay in the right wing-back role again but it is obviously not his best position. Struggled with the dual threat of Mitchell and Daichi Kamada down Palace’s left side. Diogo Dalot – 4Awful link-up play with a horrible blind pass inside the Palace box in a promising team position before the break. He’s not a left winger and it’s clear why Patrick Dorgu has been signed. Manuel Ugarte – 6Missing in the middle when Mateta’s stunning 80-yard run. Missed half a chance in the second-half. Bruno Fernandes – 5Restricted. Couldn’t get forward much and was unlucky not to score from his usual 20-yard territory after being denied by Henderson. Was one of three United players booked. Amad Diallo – 6Great individual runs, on and off the ball. Dropped to wing-back after Mainoo came off and was involved in anything good creatively. Alejandro Garnacho – 5Predictable build-up. But worked hard tracking back as one of the two 10s. Was quieter in the second half and struggled to step up when the going got tough. Kobbie Mainoo – 4Huge experiment by Amorim to have Mainoo lead the line, albeit falsely. It di
MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly have to sell stars to raise funds for a summer overhaul.
The Red Devils are in major need of a squad revamp following a dismal season so far.
New boss Ruben Amorim has failed to get his side firing since taking over at Old Trafford in November.
The 40-year-old has become increasingly frustrated with the disjointed squad at his disposal.
He ideally wants to play his favoured 3-4-3 system, which was hugely successful at Sporting Lisbon.
But Amorim demonstrated the weaknesses of the squad in the 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, starting Kobbie Mainoo as a false nine.
That decision was a huge snub to strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, both of whom were brought to the North West for big fees.
Reports last month suggested almost the ENTIRE Man Utd squad could be up for sale this summer.
Alejandro Garnacho, valued at around £70m by United, almost left for Napoli in January.
United will be forced to sell stars in the summer if they are to rebuild and stay within PSR rules.
FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS
They could only muster two player signings in January – Patrick Dorgu for £25m from Lecce and youngster Ayden Heaven from Arsenal.
Garnacho is among those likely to be targeted by Europe’s elite later this year, while reports suggest Mainoo is also on the transfer list.
Mainoo and Garnaco “were for sale in the winter market and will be again in the summer,” according to The Guardian.
The report adds that “selling one or both would mean having to find a replacement.”
Sales of academy graduates like Mainoo, Garnacho and Marcus Rashford would also be counted as 100 per cent profit.
Those deals could be vital to United staying in Profit and Sustainability Rules compliance after years of heavy spending.
Rashford has already departed Old Trafford on loan to Aston Villa after a month of speculation.
The England striker’s deal is thought to include a buy option for £40million.
He also has three years remaining on his £325,000-a-week contract, which proved a stumbling block in negotiations throughout January.
SunSport exclusively revealed Rashford has been told he will never play for United again while Amorim is in charge.
The forward admitted in December he is “ready for a new challenge”.
Man Utd player ratings vs Crystal Palace
MANCHESTER UNITED'S mini-revival under Ruben Amorim came to an abrupt end as Crystal Palace ran out 2-0 winners at Old Trafford.
Here’s how the Red Devils stars rated on a disappointing day.
Andre Onana – 5
Was left vulnerable by a shaky back-line and beaten by Lacroix’s looping header, which came off the crossbar into Mateta’s path.
But he couldn’t do much about the second goal.
Leny Yoro – 5
Came in for De Ligt, who was benched. Was inches away from scoring his first United goal early on.
Did well to block Mitchell after a Mazraoui error, but his positioning was a problem later in the game.
Harry Maguire – 3
Lost his battle with centre forward Mateta, who held the ball up well and got in behind every time, and was left stranded for the Frenchman’s first goal.
Hasn’t connected with Yoro. Palace, namely Sarr, opened them both up with ease and should’ve buried some chances through Mateta.
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Was stretchered off after jarring his knee in the 79th minute.
The Argentine has been scoring the goals recently, but blazed a centre-back’s shot over the bar on the brink of half-time.
Noussair Mazraoui – 5
He was okay in the right wing-back role again but it is obviously not his best position.
Struggled with the dual threat of Mitchell and Daichi Kamada down Palace’s left side.
Diogo Dalot – 4
Awful link-up play with a horrible blind pass inside the Palace box in a promising team position before the break.
He’s not a left winger and it’s clear why Patrick Dorgu has been signed.
Manuel Ugarte – 6
Missing in the middle when Mateta’s stunning 80-yard run. Missed half a chance in the second-half.
Bruno Fernandes – 5
Restricted. Couldn’t get forward much and was unlucky not to score from his usual 20-yard territory after being denied by Henderson.
Was one of three United players booked.
Amad Diallo – 6
Great individual runs, on and off the ball. Dropped to wing-back after Mainoo came off and was involved in anything good creatively.
Alejandro Garnacho – 5
Predictable build-up. But worked hard tracking back as one of the two 10s.
Was quieter in the second half and struggled to step up when the going got tough.
Kobbie Mainoo – 4
Huge experiment by Amorim to have Mainoo lead the line, albeit falsely. It didn’t pay off, but it wasn’t all his fault.
He didn’t get the service or have the hold up play required to be effective.
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Hojlund (’70 for Mainoo) – 5
Came on for the last 20 minutes and ran around a bit without doing much of note.
Zirkzee (’70 for Mazraoui) – 5
As above, not a great deal to write home about despite trying to make things happen.
And the Portuguese tactician suggested he is so unhappy with the way Rashford trains he’d rather pick 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital than him.
A source told SunSport: “Marcus always said he would never play for another club in England because he is a United fan.
“He started to think he needed to move earlier this season and wanted to go to a big European club.
“The reality is he’s not had the interest he expected. Villa first showed a tentative interest in him last November.
“Amorim has made it very clear he has no future at Old Trafford.”
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