Manchester United Urged to Sell Key Players

Pundit slams **Garnacho**, questions **Onana**’s future after injury

Amidst stinging criticism and injury concerns, Manchester United faces calls to offload winger **Alejandro Garnacho** and goalkeeper **Andre Onana**, signaling a potential shakeup at Old Trafford.

Potential Exit for **Garnacho**

Reportedly, Man Utd boss **Ruben Amorim** has told **Garnacho** he is free to seek a new club this summer. This follows criticism from **Garnacho** regarding **Amorim**’s decision to bench him during the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

The club has already invested £62.5million in **Matheus Cunha** from Wolverhampton Wanderers, possibly as a replacement.

**Garnacho** has garnered interest from Chelsea and Napoli, with Napoli particularly keen, hoping to replicate their successful acquisition of **Scott McTominay**.

Former United full-back **Paul Parker** has strongly advised **Amorim** and **Sir Jim Ratcliffe** to sell **Garnacho**, criticizing the Argentinian international’s focus.

“Sell the boy. He needs to move on, needs to understand what football is about,”

—Paul Parker, Ex-United full-back

**Parker** added, “I’d say I have better end product than him. He’s more concerned about trying to score and what he’s going to do after to celebrate than actually scoring a goal. His end product is terrible, absolutely terrible.”

Goalkeeping Concerns

The future of **Andre Onana** at Old Trafford is also uncertain, after TEAMtalk sources indicated that while United initially planned to keep him as their No. 1, a recent hamstring injury might change plans.

As **Onana** is expected to miss pre-season and potentially the start of the Premier League season, the club may need to consider a replacement.

**Parker** has expressed strong doubts about **Onana**’s reliability, stating that a new goalkeeper is essential for the team to progress.

“I have to say that they do need a new goalkeeper. If they’re going to move forward next season, they need players, fans and everyone to be confident in one of the most important players on the pitch; the goalkeeper.”

—Paul Parker, Ex-United full-back

**Parker** elaborated, “Top sides always have a top goalkeeper that they are assured with, and **Onana** is not that goalkeeper. I can’t see how he’s going to cover up what he did last season, and I just really don’t believe that he can.”

Manchester United may want £30m should they proceed to sell **Onana** this summer. Monaco has shown interest, though discussions are preliminary, and Saudi Arabian clubs could also be a possible destination. According to a recent study, goalkeeper distribution accuracy significantly impacts a team’s success, with top teams averaging 85% accuracy (FootballCritic.com).

United are reportedly considering a Champions League-level goalkeeper as a potential replacement for **Onana**, signaling an ambitious move.

The club has set a £60m price tag on **Garnacho**. United and Chelsea are reportedly in talks about **Garnacho** as they discuss two players.

Napoli is hoping to secure him for a reduced fee of £45m.

Potential Future Moves

Manchester United may also target a player with a dream release clause in the summer of 2026. Amidst competition from Arsenal and Chelsea, United is reportedly eyeing Barcelona midfielder **Marc Casado** after Barca decided to let him go for half his exit clause.