Manchester United Manager Amorim Removes Four Players From US Pre-Season Tour

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is taking decisive action to reshape the squad ahead of the new Premier League season by excluding four key players—Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Jadon Sancho—from the club's upcoming pre-season tour of the USA unless they secure transfers to new clubs. Amorim, who is collaborating with Director of Football Jason Wilcox, is focused on building a smaller, more committed squad, emphasizing players who fully embrace his vision and are willing to 'die for the shirt,' aiming to foster team unity and peak fitness. The club has already signed Matheus Cunha and is close to acquiring Bryan Mbeumo, highlighting their intent to strengthen the team, while significant sales are expected to fund further reinforcements. Garnacho, despite being the club's second top scorer last season, has been told to find a new club, with Napoli, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Tottenham showing interest, while Rashford's hoped-for move to Barcelona has stalled. Sancho reportedly has a verbal agreement with Napoli, and Antony is also expected to leave as part of Amorim's plan to eliminate 'bad apples' and distractions following United's worst league finish in decades. These bold moves underscore Amorim's resolve to stamp his authority and rebuild a competitive squad following a disappointing campaign that ended without European football next season.