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**โs decision to bench him during the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
The club has already invested ยฃ62.5million 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 internationalโs focus.
โSell the boy. He needs to move on, needs to understand what football is about,โ
โPaul Parker, Ex-United full-back
**Parker** added, โIโd say I have better end product than him. Heโs more concerned about trying to score and what heโs going to do after to celebrate than actually scoring a goal. His end product is terrible, absolutely terrible.โ
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**โs reliability, stating that a new goalkeeper is essential for the team to progress.
โI have to say that they do need a new goalkeeper. If theyโre 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.”
โPaul Parker, Ex-United full-back
**Parker** elaborated, โTop sides always have a top goalkeeper that they are assured with, and **Onana** is not that goalkeeper. I canโt see how heโs going to cover up what he did last season, and I just really donโt believe that he can.โ
Manchester United may want ยฃ30m 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 ยฃ60m 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 ยฃ45m.
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.