Manchester United’s preparations for the new season continue under Ruben Amorim, with the club still active in both recruitment and departures.
The arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have already added firepower to the front line, with a centre-forward still high on the priority list.
Behind the scenes, discussions are ongoing regarding the future of several fringe players, while United remain firm in their valuation of others.
The club’s focus on complying with Profit and Sustainability Rules has shaped its transfer strategy this window, particularly with high earners and potential outgoings.
Now, a growing sense of urgency is beginning to emerge at Old Trafford — but not among the expected parties.
Premier League clubs interested in Alejandro Garnacho are reportedly playing the long game, deliberately biding their time before making formal moves.
According to Ben Jacobs via The United Stand YouTube channel, several sides believe that Manchester United could be forced to lower their current £60million asking price as the August deadline looms.
These clubs are convinced that United’s stance will soften as pressure mounts in the final stretch of the window, leading them to wait strategically for the right moment.
At £60million, interest has been lukewarm — but should that drop to around £45million, a queue of potential suitors is expected to form rapidly.
Alejandro Garnacho has been sidelined from the main group, with Ruben Amorim instructing him and the rest of the so-called “bomb squad” to train away from the first team at Carrington before the team jetted off for their pre-season tour.
United may soon be caught between maintaining their valuation and avoiding a late-window fire sale that puts them on the back foot.
The next two weeks will be decisive as the club’s rivals prepare to test their resolve — possibly at a significantly lower price than what United initially demanded.
