The two surprise Man United players who Ruben Amorim might be prepared to sell for ‘pure profit’
Posted By Joe E
January 6, 2025
11:14 am
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Despite their recent poor form, Manchester United demonstrated some of their potential under Ruben Amorim during their 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
Bruno Fernandes joined Amorim in his frustration after the draw, questioning why Man United can’t deliver this level of determination on a weekly basis right now.
However, Amorim’s team certainly provided some reason for optimism before their trip to face Arsenal in the FA Cup next weekend.
Sunday’s tie will undoubtedly be a tough test for the likes of Andre Onana and his defenders under the threat of Arsenal’s set-pieces, but Amorim’s side will surely arrive better-equipped this time around.
Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho could be sold by United
All that being said, reliable journalist David Ornstein has just made some interesting comments in regards to the futures of Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.
Ornstein was speaking to NBC Sports primarily about Marcus Rashford’s situation but he then went on to provide some interesting insight into the futures of four exciting United youngsters.
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And whilst the journalist was convinced that the likes of Leny Yoro and Amad Diallo were going nowhere, he was a little more uncertain about Mainoo.
Ornstein said: “If a departure is going to happen [for Rashford], a sale in particular, maybe it’s more likely in the summer, but it would represent pure profit, something we hear about so much, because he was an academy graduate.
“In the same way that Kobbie Mainoo might be, he’s out of contract in 2027 – no news on a new deal.
“Alejandro Garnacho too, I don’t think anybody in that bracket is off the table. Who is, is somebody like Leny Yoro, like Amad Diallo – I think they are untouchable.
“In terms of Amorim, Manchester United’s hierarchy, they fully support him, they back him to lead this transformation of the club.”
Leny Yoro set for big future at Old Trafford
Of course, United supporters will no doubt be pleased to hear that Yoro is sticking around for the long-term, an exciting youngster the club spent a considerable amount on last summer.
Yoro was excellent against Liverpool in his short cameo, delivering a crucial tackle to deny Darwin Nunez a big opportunity late on.
Although, Mainoo will definitely fall into the same bracket as Yoro for a lot of supporters at Old Trafford, two players there’s a ton of support for.
Perhaps Mainoo will soon agree a new United deal to allay any fears of a departure, a midfielder who is currently going through a period of adjustment after a very fast start.
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