Manchester United Leave Several Big Names Out of Pre-Season Tour Squad

Manchester United have left Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia out of their squad for the 2025 pre-season tour. Reports say all four players are available for transfer this summer. Harry Maguire is also missing but will return for personal reasons.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester United announced their squad for the United States pre-season tour. Garnacho, Sancho, Antony, and Malacia are absent. The club reportedly wants to sell all four during the transfer window. New signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are included and expected to play important roles. Harry Maguire was also left out because of personal reasons but will return soon. Cunha joined from Wolves for a total of £71 million, while Mbeumo’s acquisition was for £65 million plus £6 million in add-ons, marking significant moves to boost the team’s attacking options this summer.

MAJOR CHANGES AFTER DIFFICULT SEASON

Manchester United are making major changes after a challenging 2024-25 season, having finished 15th in the Premier League. Erik ten Hag was replaced by Ruben Amorim during the season. United also lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur. For the first time in over a decade, they will miss out on European competitions. Many established players have had limited impact. Garnacho, Sancho, Antony, and Malacia struggled for minutes or form. This led to the club’s decision to consider offers for them.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR UNITED AND THE PLAYERS?

United’s pre-season tour in the United States will help manager Ruben Amorim finalize his squad. United’s first league match is in August, and the team wants to improve after finishing outside the European qualification spots. The focus is on integrating new arrivals and offloading players who do not fit into Amorim’s plans. The futures of Garnacho, Sancho, Antony, and Malacia will be closely watched as the transfer window heats up and clubs across Europe look for reinforcements.