Why Man United Can’t Sell Any Players…
Manchester United’s player market stall is about as busy as a sauna in the middle of a desert. This summer, not a single player has been sold despite their efforts. They managed to loan Marcus Rashford to Barcelona in July, saving them a cool £14 million in wages. With new investments like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo scoring brownie points, United is hoping to thin their herd of forwards before the September deadline. It’s like they’re running a 10-player football version of Noah’s Ark, but with only room for five.
United has been selling players about as well as a hedgehog sells hairbrushes. Backed into a corner, they’ve struggled with hefty contracts and an odd mix of panic buys. Casemiro, with his hefty wages, and Jadon Sancho, who is practically United’s new ghost player, are on the shopping list. Hojlund and Antony, too, are proving tricky to offload. Even Chelsea is milling around the sale of Garnacho with the enthusiasm of a cat at a dog show. Some players, like Malacia, struggled with injuries, leaving United’s selling strategy about as successful as using a chocolate teapot.
