Amorim has reportedly told Garnacho he no longer figures in United’s long-term plans, a message underscored by his omission from the squad for their final Premier League match and his place on the bench during the Europa League final loss to Spurs in May. ..Continue Reading
Garnacho expressed frustration after being left out of the starting lineup for that final in Bilbao, casting doubt over his future at the club.
The Argentine winger had previously drawn interest from Chelsea and Napoli during the January transfer window, but neither club was willing to meet United’s £70 million asking price.
Chelsea have continued to monitor the situation, and recent reports suggest United have now lowered their valuation to £40 million.
Garnacho, who is eager to stay in the Premier League and play Champions League football, has been left out of United’s pre-season tour squad this month.
Despite this, Amorim has insisted that if a transfer does not materialize before the summer window closes, Garnacho will be brought back into the first-team setup.
When asked if United are concerned by the possibility of reducing the value of unwanted players such as Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony by leaving them out of their pre-season tour of the United States, Amorim said on Friday: ‘I think that is not the case.
‘There are different reasons for the players. Some players have to find a new place to have more space in the team, other players clearly show that they want a new challenge and they want new teams.
‘So we are just allowing these players time to think and to decide.
‘If they reach a point where they have to join the team they will join the team because they are our players.
‘I know for a fact Omar [Berrada] and Jason [Wilcox] and the club have a number for these players. If they don’t reach that they will be Manchester United players, no doubts about that.
‘I understand the club are maybe waiting for the last minute but they can have a surprise and I am ready, I am ready to receive the players.
‘They have more competition, if they want to play in the World Cup they need to play so I’m really happy with that because I will have more options.
‘If they have to fight each other to play for me that is perfect.’
