Ruben Amorim admits that Alejandro Garnacho could still leave Manchester United despite returning to the fold on Thursday night.
The Argentine started for the Red Devils as they saw off Rangers in the Europa League despite mounting speculation that his days at Old Trafford are numbered. The Premier League side are listening to offers for their entire squad as they look to balance the books.
Garnacho is a player they can command a hefty fee for and he'd result in a huge profit. As a result he's been linked with Chelsea and Napoli as his agent discusses possible exit routes.
Amorim named the winger in his team but maintained it was not a sign of a long-term future in Manchester. Whilst praising his performance the new United boss claimed the coming days would be telling as clubs race against the clock to complete their business.
He said when quizzed on Garnacho's future: "I am focused on the games and he is here, he is here playing for Manchester United. He was really important for us today so let's see in the next days."
Garnacho was dropped last month before the Manchester derby win, but has since returned to the fold. Amorim's 3-4-3 system has forced the Argentine to change his position and he's had to quickly adapt with the Portuguese coach admitting he's making impressive strides.
He said: "I think he is improving in every aspect in the game. He was better today playing inside, also outside and changing positions. He is improving the recovering position and until 90 minutes he is always there and helping. Sometimes he shows some frustrations because he wants more.
"I think he has potential to be so much better and in these situations of the game. But what I can say is he understood what I am trying to do and I just want to be clear, I am trying to help them. In the end it is them that do the job."
United have not been shy in confessing their financial situation. Marcus Rashford is another major name the club are considering offloading and have told fans they must "act now" if they are to avoid breaching spending rules. "If we do not act now, we are in danger of falling to comply with PSR/FFP requirements," the club said in the letter.