Manchester United manager RubenâŻAmorim has taken firm action ahead of the clubâs pre-season tour, leaving four senior stars out of the squad and confirming one notable defenderâs temporary absence.
đĽ Whoâs Been Excluded?
- Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, and Tyrell Malacia have all been left out of the 32-man squad traveling to the U.S. These players trained alone in Manchester while âseeking transfers or loans this summerâ The Sun+1SI+1The Sun+15ESPN.com+15NewKerala.com+15.
- Harry Maguire is also not traveling, though his absence is due to a personal matter, and he is expected to rejoin the squad soon The Sun+1SI+1.
đ§ Whatâs Behind the Decision?
- Amorim is executing a bold squad overhaulââthe so-called âbomb squadââ are no longer in his plans Daily Post Nigeria+12Diario AS+12Talksport+12.
- The club is actively seeking offers and reportedly slashed Garnachoâs asking price to around ÂŁ40 million to expedite a sale Diario AS+15The Sun+15NewKerala.com+15.
- Antony, fresh from a successful loan at RealâŻBetis, is also expected to leave, though a permanent deal hasnât been finalized NewKerala.com+15Goal+15Wikipedia+15.
- Tyrell Malacia hasnât impressed and likely wonât be retained after his PSV loan SI+13TSN+13Talksport+13.
đ Maguireâs Situation
- Maguire missed the squad announcement due to a personal reasonânot tactically dropped Diario AS+15Yahoo Sports+15Daily Post Nigeria+15.
- Reports suggest he might join the tour at a later date, once the personal matter is resolved SI.
â˝ Summary Table
| Player | Situation | Next Move |
|---|---|---|
| Antony | Left out, seeking transfer | Likely exit this summer Diario AS+9NewKerala.com+9Yahoo Sports+9 |
| Alejandro Garnacho | Excluded, price reduced (ÂŁ40m) | Expected departure to Premier League side The SunTSN |
| Jadon Sancho | Also dropped | Linked with Juventus & Fenerbahce TalksportTSN |
| Tyrell Malacia | Excluded, surplus to requirements | No clear move yet The SunTSN |
| Harry Maguire | Missing tour due to personal reason | Likely to rejoin soon Yahoo SportsGoal |
𧊠Why It Matters
Amorim appears fully committed to streamlining the squad, clearing out players who donât fit his system or long-term ambition. The US tourâincluding games vs. WestâŻHam, Bournemouth, and Evertonâwill effectively send a message: a new Manchester United is taking shape The Sun+15SPORTbible+15SI+15.
đ Final Thought
Tonightâs announcement underlines Amorimâs authority and strategic clarity. While uncertainty surrounds the futures of these players, the reorientation of Unitedâs squad is unmistakable. Fans can expect bold decisions in the coming weeksâboth departures and fresh faces ready to impress on the pre-season stage.
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