Manchester United are facing a tough reality under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s leadership. The club’s recent spending spree, exceeding £200 million last summer, has left them struggling to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
With financial pressures mounting, reports suggest United may consider selling academy stars Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.
The situation comes as United looks to rebuild following a poor start to the season under Erik ten Hag and now followed by the new coach Ruben Amorim.
The team is currently languishing in 14th place, far from the title-contending form fans expect.
Amorim wants reinforcements in January and beyond, but the club’s financial constraints mean new signings are unlikely unless major players leave.
Both Mainoo and Garnacho, products of United’s academy, could provide the club with substantial profit if sold.
Their home-grown status means any transfer fee would count as pure profit on the balance sheet, making them valuable assets during this financial crunch.
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When will Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho contracts expire?
Mainoo’s current deal runs until June 2027, but talks over an extension have reportedly stalled. The 19-year-old midfielder is said to be unhappy with the latest contract offer, raising doubts about his future.
Meanwhile, Garnacho is under contract until 2028, and his market value is estimated at £70 million.
The Athletic reports that selling either player would bring a significant financial boost to United. Garnacho has drawn interest from top European clubs, while Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for Mainoo.
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A difficult decision for Man United
United’s leadership is not actively seeking to offload the young talents, but they are open to offers due to the financial reality.
The club’s lavish spending on stars like Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte hasn’t delivered results, and balancing the books is now a priority.
