Exodus at Old Trafford: Five Manchester United players tell Red Devils they want to leave this summer as squad rebuild continues under Ruben Amorim

According to GOAL, Rashford, Garnacho and Sancho have grown frustrated with their diminished roles and are believed to have informed the club of their intent to move on, having found themselves increasingly marginalised.

Rashford is said to be eyeing a move to FC Barcelona. While no official bids have been submitted yet, the 27-year-old remains hopeful of a switch later in the transfer window. His main desire is to play in the Champions League, but he has no interest in relocating to London, nor does his camp support a deal involving a player swap.

Acknowledging the situation, United have adjusted their pre-season approach. The five players who have submitted transfer requests will not be expected to join up with the squad immediately. Instead, they’ve been given additional time to consider their futures and engage in talks with interested clubs.

The club has confirmed that its medical and rehabilitation facilities will remain available to the quintet and virtual support will also be provided. Should any of the players remain at United beyond the current window, they will be reintegrated at Carrington and given full access to training resources. The rest of the first-team squad is scheduled to report for duty starting Monday, as pre-season preparations begin in earnest under Amorim.

After spending last season on loan at Real Betis, Antony has become the subject of interest from multiple clubs. The La Liga outfit are keen to bring him back, though their financial constraints make meeting United’s valuation difficult. Serie A side Como have also shown interest, but sources suggest Antony prefers a return to the Benito Villamarín. Interestingly, former United boss Erik ten Hag's new club, Bayer Leverkusen, are reportedly keeping an eye on the situation.

Meanwhile, Sancho’s next move may be the first domino to fall. Negotiations are progressing between United and Juventus, with both sides working to settle on personal terms and a final fee. The Red Devils are believed to be holding out for around £25 million, a figure the Turin club is working to meet.

Garnacho’s status remains unclear. While Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the 21-year-old forward, no formal proposal has been submitted. Garnacho was used sparingly in the final stretch of last season and his omission from the matchday squad in the campaign’s closing fixture against Aston Villa only deepened speculation. His limited involvement in the Europa League final, coming off the bench rather than starting, was viewed by many as a turning point in his relationship with the club.

As Amorim begins his first pre-season in charge, the uncertainty surrounding five key players is a complex matter to deal with. However, new signing Matheus Cunha will be available from day one of pre-season and will fly out to the United States, where the Red Devils are scheduled to play three friendlies.