Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho 'not exempt' from potential Manchester United sales
Manchester United are reportedly refusing to rule out sales for academy stars Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.
United, who sold midfielder Scott McTominay to Napoli in the summer, could be looking to strike similar deals for both Mainoo and Garnacho, which in turn would help balance the books regarding the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rulings (PSR).
According to The Athletic, INEOS are not 'actively' looking to sell the young duo but would consider offers if any club could meet their estimation for either player.
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The future of Marcus Rashford also continues to hang in the balance, given the 27-year-old would also count as 'pure profit' should a sale be agreed in January. Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan have both shown individual interest in the player.
The Daily Mail reported that Mainoo's ongoing contract situation is being monitored by Chelsea and MEN Sport understands the 19-year-old is 'unhappy' with the contract offer presented to him by the club.
Mainoo is under contract until 2027, and United do have an option of extending his current deal by a further year should they wish to do so. Garnacho signed a new deal last year that tied the Argentine down until June 2028, and he has so far scored eight goals this term.
The former Atletico Madrid youngster is said to have been dropped from the team by Amorim over attitude problems following his arrival and recently played just 18 minutes against Liverpool in the spirited 2-2 draw at Anfield.
Last summer, reports suggested Mainoo, Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana were the only players United regarded as not for sale but that tune seems to have quickly changed following a poor 2024/25 campaign.
Erik ten Hag was sacked to the tune of £13.5million whilst former sporting director Dan Ashworth's position was deemed 'untenable' as he was also let go, costing INEOS a further £2-3m.
