The most calculated “fire sale” we’ve seen from a big club in years. United have to sell now, otherwise the PSR will eat them alive. This is why they are selling Rashford and Garnacho. They are 100% profit to the books, covering the hit from the total busts like Sancho and Antony. Traditional accounting versus footballing common sense, but that is where United are following five years of financial drift

It is now all about the rebuild . Amorim is getting rid of traditional wingers because his 3-4-3 does not use them. Matheus Cunha, maybe Mbeumo, a new striker. Squad will be thin yet tactically unified, at last. But yes, it should have been done right after Rashford had his last big season and before Sancho became the most expensive exile in the Premier League. Another couple years could be lost if they mess up the next phase. When they get it right? It might be a re-start such as AC Milan or Inter. But let’s see if United fans have the patience for that grind