Manchester United struggling to reach agreement over new deals for 2 key players: Reports

Manchester United are reportedly struggling to come to terms on a new deal with key players, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. Both players are considered among the most promising young talents in the Red Devils squad.

Both Mainoo and Garnacho have risen from the Manchester United youth academy. The Argentine's senior team debut came in April 2022, while Mainoo made debuted for the senior side in January 2023.

Garnacho, 20, is well-known for his dribbling and speed and has contributed 23 goals and 13 assists in 113 overall outings for the Red Devils across competitions. Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo, 19, has been hailed for his technical superiority and playmaking abilities. In 50 outings for the Red Devils across competitions, Mainoo has contributed five goals and one assist. However, both youngsters' future at Old Trafford seems doubtful at this point.

According to a report by MailSport correspondent Simon Jones, Manchester United are struggling to renew the contracts of both Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. This could be due to the Red Devils facing issues to comply with the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) regulations.

contract runs until June 2027, while Garnacho's contract ends exactly a year later.

It remains to be seen how Manchester United figure a way out of their PSR troubles. The Red Devils are keen on selling certain players, including Marcus Rashford. A loan deal or a sale for Rashford could significantly help the Premier League giants as the Englishman is reportedly among the club's highest earners.

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Atletico Madrid have reportedly made an offer to sign Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho: Reports

Alejandro Garnacho - Source: Getty

According to a report by Caught Offside (h/t Centre Devils), LaLiga big shots Atletico Madrid have reportedly made an offer of £60 million to sign Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho. The Red Devils are reportedly considering the offer.

The 20-year-old Argentine forward spent five years (2015-2020) with the Atletico Madrid youth academy before joining the Red Devils academy. The Spanish side is now hopeful of resigning Garnacho as he has risen to become one of the most talented young players in the world.

In 27 outings for the Red Devils across competitions this season, Alejandro Garnacho has contributed eight goals and four assists. The Argentine also won the 2024 Puskas Award for his acrobatic goal against Everton in the 2023-24 season.

The potential signing for Atletico Madrid could prove beneficial for the side with Angel Correa's contract set to expire in 2026. Los Colchoneros also signed Julian Alvarez from Manchester City in the summer of 2024 and Garnacho's addition would further strengthen their attack.