Manchester United’s precarious situation with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules has led to INEOS mulling over selling academy graduates to fix things.
With the Red Devils languishing in 13th place in the league, Ruben Amorim will naturally seek help to get the club out of its current predicament.
But the new co-owners are in no position to help due to their summer splurge on players and the compensation paid to former manager Erik ten Hag and Sporting Lisbon for their Portuguese tactician.
That is why the heads of multiple big-name stars are on the chopping block and that incredibly includes wonderkids Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, both considered untouchable not too long ago.
Garnacho no longer unsellable
Amorim has already been asked about the midfield magician’s future after his contract demands saw Chelsea enter the race for his signature.
However, as per The Mirror, there is not much interest in the Argentine international as of now, and as a result, he looks to be staying at least till the end of the current season.
Atletico Madrid were said to be in the mix but they were far from pleased with the way Garnacho departed their club and currently, Diego Simeone does not have a need for left wingers.
Paris Saint-Germain have adopted a watching brief so far and no concrete attempt has been made and with United asking for more than £60 million for him this month, the 20-year-old is expected to remain at Old Trafford.
“Alejandro Garnacho looks set to stay at Manchester United this month with little interest forthcoming in a deal for the young winger.
“United are looking to sell players to enable new boss Ruben Amorim to make significant adjustments to his squad this month and to comply with profit and sustainability rules.
“As such, Garnacho’s name has been circulated among a number of Europe’s top clubs. The 20 year-old’s stock has dropped at United since the change of manager, with Amad ahead of him in Amorim’s thinking
“Atletico Madrid – whom Garnacho left to join United on a free transfer in 2020 – has been mooted as a potential destination but there remains some ill feeling with regards the manner of his exit.
All exit avenues blocked
“La Liga rivals Barcelona have watched Garnacho over the past 18 months too, but are in no position to make any move due to their own financial issues. Paris Saint-Germain are potential suitors and are believed to have been tracking his situation in recent months but have not advanced on anything other than merely a watching brief at present.”
Garnacho’s stock has certainly fallen since Amorim took charge, with the academy graduate last starting a game over a month ago, with Amorim excluding him from the matchday squad ahead of the Manchester derby.
His application both on and off the pitch and his body language were questioned by the head coach and now with all exit avenues blocked, Garnacho has very little option but to try and win back the coach’s trust.
He has recently responded by deactivating his Twitter/X account and also registered the assist for Amad Diallo’s equaliser against Liverpool last Sunday. More hard work is needed and the FA Cup tie against Arsenal could give him the perfect platform to remind everyone of his qualities.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
