Amorim eyeing huge transfer war chest
Ruben Amorim will be handed a £200million transfer war chest — but only if he first flogs his Manchester United flops, writes PHIL THOMAS.
United plan a summer clear-out of almost an entire team of unwanted stars — and the manager will be able to spend the bulk of any income.
Boss Amorim knows his kitty almost entirely depends on fees from departures and savings on wages, but Old Trafford bosses are confident the target figure is achievable.
That will mean the likes of Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho exiting for good, along with Christian Eriksen, Casemiro and even one of young guns Kobbie Mainoo or Alejandro Garnacho.
Despite the Red Devils’ shocking season, the club’s top brass are confident there remains enough interest in their out-of-favour stars to bring in a hefty amount.
Rashford, 27, has been edging towards top form since joining Aston Villa on loan, and they may well try and turn that into a permanent move.
Even if Villa boss Unai Emery decides against it, United believe the England player’s return to some sort of form has got other clubs interested, and they would sell for around £45m.
While Sancho, 25, has not been such a hit in his spell at Chelsea, a full-time switch is still on the table. United would get little more than half the £73m they paid Borussia Dortmund, but will listen to offers at that figure — which could mean a return to the German club.
It is the same story with Brazilian Antony, who has shone on loan at Real Betis so much that the Spaniards would like to sign the 25-year-old for good.
