Man Utd to continue excluding 'bomb squad' players from first-team training when Red Devils return from US pre-season tour

According to The Sun, rather than demoting the quartet to the Under-21s, United have opted for a more discreet but equally firm approach. Internal sources reveal the club was concerned that relegating them to the youth setup could result in legal disputes and have hence steered clear of that option.

Amorim is spearheading the culture shift at Old Trafford. Determined to rebuild unity and team spirit, the Portuguese manager is sending a strong message that distractions will not be tolerated.

A source told The Sun: "They will train together as a group but on a different schedule to the first-team. The first team will train in the morning. They will train in the afternoon."

Another added: "Ruben is determined to foster a new culture at Old Trafford. The players are all on board and he wants no distractions as they close in on the start of the new season. He wants to create an intimate team bond."

The club has informed all four exiled players to use the remaining window to explore exits, with the front office actively trying to generate transfer revenue. United are particularly interested in offloading Garnacho, who has emerged as a target for Italian side Napoli. The Serie A club is said to be preparing a £45 million ($60m) bid, although United value the 20-year-old Argentine at around £70m ($93m) and are holding out for a higher offer.

Antony, who has struggled to find consistency since his high-profile arrival from Ajax, is also among those expected to be moved on. Sancho may return to Borussia Dortmund, with reports suggesting the Bundesliga outfit are exploring the option of bringing the winger back for a third spell. Meanwhile, Malacia, who has faced recurring injury issues, has similarly fallen out of favour and is no longer seen as part of the club’s long-term plans.

The Red Devils will wrap up their U.S. Summer Series with a match against Everton this Sunday. The game marks the final opportunity for Amorim to assess his core squad before returning to Manchester and finalising preparations for the season opener. The Premier League campaign begins with a daunting home fixture against Arsenal on August 17.