Manchester United have been told to sell Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho as part of a major reboot amid continued transfer uncertainty.
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Man Utd looking at a summer revampGarnacho & Rashford may head towards the exitLouis Saha wants players to "sacrifice" Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Garnacho, once considered untouchable after emerging through United’s youth ranks, is now being viewed as a potential departure to balance the books. A string of off-field controversies has drastically shifted perceptions around his long-term role, as his commitment and discipline have come into question on multiple occasions last season.
He was left out of the starting lineup for December’s Manchester derby due to issues with his attitude, and he caused a stir when he stormed down the tunnel after being substituted in the first half against Ipswich Town in February. Whereas, his more recent remarks following United’s loss in the Europa League final—where he criticised manager Ruben Amorim’s tactics and described the campaign as a “s**t season”—have only deepened doubts.
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Meanwhile, Rashford regained some confidence during a loan spell with Aston Villa, where he managed to revive his sinking career. Another loan move, this time to Barcelona, has been floated as a possibility, though nothing formal has emerged. Now, former United striker Louis Saha has weighed in, declaring that both Rashford and Garnacho should be shown the door.
WHAT SAHA SAID
Speaking candidly in an interview with Saha criticised what he sees as a lack of determination and mental resilience in the pair. He said: "I think the problem is that some players just don’t have the level of desire and fight needed to get United back to where they used to be, and I can see Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho being sent on their way. But let’s be clear. It’s easy for me to look at younger players and claim the problem is with their generation, but sometimes it’s just that the communication is broken between a club and a player. Sometimes it becomes a personal problem, where the relationship doesn’t work."
Saha stressed that young players need to adopt a long-term mindset and surround themselves with mentors who guide them toward professionalism.
"At the same time, now isn’t the time for ego or personal problems," he insisted. "If you have the right people around you, they should be advising you not to let it affect you like this, and whatever age you are, maybe they should tell you to shut up for a bit, and get your head together."
DID YOU KNOW?
Saha warned that modern players often fall into the trap of seeking short-term gains, influenced by agents who prioritize quick deals over sustained development.
"The players will only get better if they sacrifice," he said. "They should understand that if they give their all for a couple of years, then huge opportunities will be given to them, even at United or another big club, but instead they are cynical, they look for the best they can get right now, even if they could get something better through hard work. They think instead they should speak to the media and demand things, the agents are looking for immediate pay-offs.
"It doesn’t work for the players, they’re easily led, and they don’t make the most of their careers. Most of the time the best way is to talk on the pitch. You don't become a big star by getting people talking about what you want, you become a big star by becoming a great player. We need more from them, and they need more from themselves."
