Manchester United Transfer Blow: Club May Pay Millions in Wages for Rashford, Garnacho, Antony Amid Sale Struggles
(SpringNewsNG | June 30, 2025):
Manchester United Face Financial Setback as Rashford, Garnacho, and Antony Block Big-Money Sales
Manchester United are facing major financial obstacles this summer as they struggle to offload high-earning stars Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony—despite growing interest from top European clubs. Reports suggest the Red Devils may be forced to continue paying millions in wages for the trio even if they are transferred, significantly impacting their summer transfer budget.
The club is currently negotiating with Brentford for winger Bryan Mbeumo, hoping to finalize their second signing of the window following the arrival of Matheus Cunha. However, Brentford have already rejected two bids for Mbeumo, and the deal remains in limbo.
United’s summer rebuild under new manager Ruben Amorim is being hindered by a lack of European football, which has slashed their revenue and limited spending power. Amorim, who joined in November 2024, has only been able to add Cunha and Patrick Dorgu to his squad so far—additions unlikely to make a significant impact alone.
Efforts to raise funds by selling key players have stalled, primarily due to their hefty wages. Rashford, Garnacho, and Antony are all tied to contracts running until 2028. According to The Telegraph, clubs interested in these players are aware of United’s financial desperation and are leveraging it to force the club to subsidize salaries in potential transfer deals.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, earning £350,000 a week, is another financial burden. While Saudi Pro League clubs have expressed interest, the 33-year-old prefers to remain at Old Trafford.
Amorim is also reportedly open to replacing goalkeeper Andre Onana after an inconsistent season, but no solid offers have emerged, making a transfer unlikely.
Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho’s future remains uncertain. After spending the 2024–25 season on loan at Chelsea, the London club declined their £25 million purchase option, instead paying a £5 million penalty fee to return him to Manchester United.
As Amorim looks to revamp the squad, offloading underperforming or high-wage players like Garnacho—even at a financial loss—may become necessary. However, United’s inability to extract full market value from these assets signals a deeper challenge in their rebuilding strategy.
