With a long history and a unique football style, Man United always put a heavy factor into each of their decisions. In the current context, compliance with increasingly strict financial regulations of European football has forced them to carefully consider each young talent in the squad.
Two young talents Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are no exception. The pair could both be players who make a pure profit from selling and therefore cannot be considered "untouchable".
Kobbie Mainoo has made strong strides in recent seasons, making 41 appearances for club and country. Although the 19-year-old midfielder's contract with Man United is valid until the summer of 2027 with an option to extend for another year, so far, there has been no move to extend the new contract. This raises a big question about the future of the England star.
Chelsea are one of the clubs that have expressed interest in Mainoo. The Daily Mail revealed that the talent born in 2005 is the top target of the Stamford Bridge team. However, there are currently no official proposals. Mainoo could be sold at a reasonable price.
Alejandro Garnacho is another talent who could attract attention in the transfer market. Although he signed a new contract in April 2023, keeping him until the summer of 2028, the difficulties in finding an official position under new captain Ruben Amorim are a concern.
In recent matches, the Argentine star has witnessed himself being left out of the starting lineup, even being left out of the Manchester Derby list. Amorim has stressed that this choice was due to poor performance in matches and training. The 39-year-old's inability to maintain a consistent role in the 3-4-3 formation raises big questions about Garnacho's future at Old Trafford.
The 20-year-old striker is a player who can move directly, shoot and can play an effective attacking role when coming off the bench. However, his lack of experience in defense makes it difficult for him to take on the wing-back position or in roles that require higher tactical skills if Amorim requires.
Man United are facing a complex financial problem. After spending nearly 200 million pounds last summer, they were forced to sell them to balance their budget and comply with financial regulations. Meanwhile, keeping young players like Mainoo and Garnacho requires higher salaries, which could put additional financial pressure on the club.
Selling Mainoo and Garnacho will help The Red Devils record pure profits because they do not need to pay the transfer fee for these two talents. In addition, reducing the financial burden of players who do not play a key role in the main squad will make it easier for the board to recruit and pay other stars.
However, selling these two talents is not easy for the Old Trafford team. Both Mainoo and Garnacho have great potential and can become important factors in the future of Man United if they develop in the right direction. Mainoo, with his possession and creativity, could become a midfield star, while Garnacho has brought explosiveness and creativity to the attack.
If the "Red Devils" decide to sell these precious gems, other big teams such as Chelsea, Arsenal or even some big teams in Europe will certainly be interested. However, it is important that Man United consider carefully so as not to regret losing the most valuable talents at the moment.
