Ruben Amorim Drops Explosive 'Bomb Squad' Ultimatum That Will Shake Man Utd to Its Core

Ruben Amorim has issued a stern message to interested clubs that Manchester United will not be forced into accepting cut-price deals for their unwanted players during the final five weeks of the transfer window.

United have successfully moved Marcus Rashford to Barcelona on loan, a deal that conveniently eliminates his substantial wages from Old Trafford's payroll for this campaign.

However, the destinies of Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Tyrell Malacia remain unresolved. These four players fall outside Amorim's tactical vision and are actively pursuing departures. They have been excluded from the pre-season tour squad heading to the United States for three matches, having been previously instructed to avoid the training facility until after 5 p.m. daily, once Amorim, his coaching staff and the main squad had departed.

Amorim's message is clear: clubs hoping to force United's hand by waiting until late summer to submit below-asking-price bids will find their strategy unsuccessful. Should no satisfactory offers materialize for Sancho, Antony, Garnacho or Malacia, they will remain at the club, with the manager even indicating his willingness to bring them back into the fold under such circumstances.

"Jason [Wilcox], Omar Berrada and the club have established valuations for these players," Amorim explained to media in New Jersey, where the Red Devils will take on West Ham United on Saturday evening.

"Should those figures not be met, they will remain Manchester United players, without question. Certain players need to secure new destinations to create squad space, while others have clearly expressed their desire for fresh challenges and different teams.

"We are simply providing these players with time to consider their options and make decisions. I recognize that [purchasing] clubs are waiting until the final moment, but they may face an unexpected outcome. I'm prepared to welcome the players back."

Juventus' pursuit of Jadon Sancho, priced at £25 million ($33.6 million), has been temporarily suspended by the Turin club as they must first sell players following their acquisition of Francisco Conceiçao from Porto.

Antony's potential return to former loan destination Real Betis appears financially unfeasible, while ex-United manager Erik ten Hag has ruled out Bayer Leverkusen's involvement in any pursuit. Though the Brazilian prefers to remain in European football, two unnamed Saudi Pro League teams represent his most viable options at present.

Garnacho has attracted interest from several clubs recently, including Chelsea and Napoli, but reportedly rejected an approach from Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.