MU face another budget transfer unless Amorim sells likes Mainoo and Garnacho

MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly have to sell stars to raise funds for a summer overhaul.

The Red Devils are in major need of a squad revamp following a dismal season so far.

New boss Ruben Amorim has failed to get his side firing since taking over at Old Trafford in November.

The 40-year-old has become increasingly frustrated with the disjointed squad at his disposal.

He ideally wants to play his favoured 3-4-3 system, which was hugely successful at Sporting Lisbon.

But Amorim demonstrated the weaknesses of the squad in the 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, starting Kobbie Mainoo as a false nine.

That decision was a huge snub to strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, both of whom were brought to the North West for big fees.

Reports last month suggested almost the ENTIRE Man Utd squad could be up for sale this summer.

Alejandro Garnacho, valued at around £70m by United, almost left for Napoli in January.

United will be forced to sell stars in the summer if they are to rebuild and stay within PSR rules.

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They could only muster two player signings in January - Patrick Dorgu for £25m from Lecce and youngster Ayden Heaven from Arsenal.

Garnacho is among those likely to be targeted by Europe's elite later this year, while reports suggest Mainoo is also on the transfer list.

Mainoo and Garnaco "were for sale in the winter market and will be again in the summer," according to The Guardian.

The report adds that "selling one or both would mean having to find a replacement."

Sales of academy graduates like Mainoo, Garnacho and Marcus Rashford would also be counted as 100 per cent profit.

Those deals could be vital to United staying in Profit and Sustainability Rules compliance after years of heavy spending.

Rashford has already departed Old Trafford on loan to Aston Villa after a month of speculation, while Antony and Tyrell Malacia have also gone out on temporary deals.

The England striker's deal is thought to include a buy option for £40million.

He also has three years remaining on his £325,000-a-week contract, which proved a stumbling block in negotiations throughout January.

SunSport exclusively revealed Rashford has been told he will never play for United again while Amorim is in charge.

And the Portuguese tactician suggested he is so unhappy with the way Rashford trains he'd rather pick 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital than him.

A source told SunSport: "Marcus always said he would never play for another club in England because he is a United fan.

"He started to think he needed to move earlier this season and wanted to go to a big European club.

"The reality is he’s not had the interest he expected. Villa first showed a tentative interest in him last November.

"Amorim has made it very clear he has no future at Old Trafford."

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