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Man United 'Bomb Squad' Twist? Ruben Amorim Gives Lifeline to Unwanted Stars

Man United 'Bomb Squad' Twist? Ruben Amorim Gives Lifeline to Unwanted Stars
Man United 'Bomb Squad' Twist? Ruben Amorim Gives Lifeline to Unwanted StarsČTK / AP / Martin Rickett

Man United’s unwanted stars could be handed a surprise lifeline as new boss Ruben Amorim admitted he is "ready to receive the players."

Marcus Rashford has left Man United, albeit temporarily, joining La Liga champions Barcelona on loan for the 2025-26 season.

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Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, and Tyrell Malacia are all still on the books, however, with little movement in regard to potential departures.

Despite being told to find new clubs, Amorim insists that none of the four ‘bomb squad’ members will be sold on the cheap.

“I think that is not the case because there are different reasons for the players,” said Amorim, speaking at Soldier Field after a training session with his team, via The Athletic

“Some players have to find a new place to have more space in the team and other players clearly show they want a new challenge and want new teams. We are just allowing these players to have time to think and to decide.

“If we 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 Jason, Omar, and the club have a number for these players. 

“If they (clubs) don’t reach that, they will be Manchester United players, no doubt about that. I understand the clubs are waiting for the last minute but they can have a surprise.

“I’m ready to receive the players, they have more competition. If you want to play in the World Cup next year you need to play, so I’m really happy with that because I have more options. If they have to fight each other to play (laughs), for me it’s perfect.”