Man United Clearout Begins: Four Players Axed From Preseason Tour

Manchester United have begun their squad overhaul in brutal fashion, excluding four first-team players from their preseason tour. Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia and Antony have all been told they're not part of Ruben Amorim's plans, with the club actively seeking buyers.

The most shocking exclusion is Garnacho, whose relationship with the club deteriorated after last season's Europa League final incident. Despite interest from Bayer Leverkusen and Spanish clubs, the Argentine winger insists on remaining in the Premier League - with Chelsea monitoring the situation closely. Sancho's permanent exit appears inevitable after his public fallout with previous management, while Antony and Malacia have simply failed to impress.

Meanwhile, Harry Maguire's absence is due to personal reasons rather than transfer-related matters, with the England defender still valued by Amorim. United continue prioritizing a new striker and goalkeeper, having already secured Matthijs de Ligt. Club sources suggest they may still enter the market for a "high-intensity" midfielder if the right opportunity emerges during what promises to be a transformative final month of the window.