Manchester United’s scouting and transfers have become a joke over the years, as critics and some (desperate) fans often point out. Erik Ten Hag’s ‘Ajax-oriented’ signings didn’t help either, they claim, pointing out that the club has failed to deliver the stars it wants in the recent transfer window.

With 39-year-old Ruben Amorim set to take over as the new manager of the former Premier League champions, the Portuguese has clearly been tasked with doing whatever he wants with the current squad, barring three young players. .

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That’s right. According to a news report, Manchester United have told Amorim, who joins from Lisbon-based Sporting CP to replace Ten Hag, that he has the freedom to do whatever he wants with anyone in the current line-up, except for these three players, who may not be sold at any price.

The untouchables of Manchester United, who are they?

The word ‘young’ helps to filter out many names. It is clear that Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Andre Onana are not young anymore, nor are captain Bruno Fernandes or Marcus Rashford. Who then are these three gentlemen who have become important to the decision makers at Old Trafford?

According to SportBible, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Kobbie Mainoo are the three “ruled out” for Amorim.

England midfielder Mainoo, 19, is a product of the United Academy. Mainoo was scouted and accepted into the United ranks at the age of nine, signing his first professional contract with the club in the 2022-2023 season. In March 2024, Mainoo was called up to the national team after performing well for England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels. Since his debut, the teenage sensation of Ghanaian descent has made a total of 32 appearances for United.

Rasmus Hojlund

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund, 21, joined the Theater of Dreams from Serie A side Atalanta in 2023. The striker has scored 11 times for United in 35 league appearances so far and is seen as the next big thing from Scandinavia after Manchester City’s Erling. Haaland. Injuries prevented Hojlund from making consistent appearances under Erik Ten Hag after arriving from Italy for an initial fee of £64m plus £8m in performance-related add-ons. The latest reports suggest that United believe Hojlund can live up to the legacy of Wayner Rooney, Ruud van Nistelrooy or even Cristiano Ronaldo under the right leadership.

Alejandro Garnacho

Argentinian Garnacho, 20, is the highest rated of the three. The 2024 Copa America winner idolizes Cristiano, despite being from the country of Lionel Messi. Madrid-born Garnacho started out at Getafe before moving to Atletico Madrid in 2015. However, United came knocking with a price tag of £420,000 and reached England in 2020. Since his debut in 2020, Alejandro Garnacho has often become the only ray of success. light for the fans in what is otherwise pitch black. His daring runs through the wings’ curling balls and CR7-esque celebrations have livened up the dull Old Trafford stands on several occasions. Garnacho went from super-sub to starter and has made 66 appearances for United so far, scoring 12 times.

What’s happening at Manchester United?

On October 28, Manchester United fired their manager Erik ten Hag. The news came a day after the former champions were defeated 2-1 by West Ham United in the English top flight, dropping them further to fourteenth in the table. Manchester United’s assistant manager and former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over on an interim basis while they look for a new manager, the club said in a statement.

Erik ten Hag, appointed in April 2022, led United to two domestic trophies – the League Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. But the 54-year-old’s job was the subject of speculation for much of last season, when United were facing the worst of the problems. once finishing eighth in the Premier League and exiting the Champions League at the group stage, the Dutchman has once again found himself firmly in the right place this season amid a dismal start to the campaign. United have won four of their 14 games in all competitions so far this season, suffering damaging 3-0 defeats to Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. They have gained 11 points from nine games in the Premier League, which the club believes is a long way from achieving their target of fourth place.

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When British billionaire and INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe took over football operations last season, the club initially stuck with Ten Hag to have continuity in the manager’s position at a time of change, but United saw no momentum or progress to believe that they were on the right side. path. Due to a poor start to the season, United also drew their first three Europa League matches from winning positions.

The latest reports claim that the Red Devils will pay a €10 million exit clause for Ruben Amorim to become the new manager at Old Trafford. Sporting also confirms that it has received formal communication from the English club.