According to a club source, Amorim is taking a firm approach to shape the team in his image. He wants players who are fully committed to the club and share his ideas. Amorim believes in having a smaller squad, which will allow for a stronger team bond and more playing time for each player. He aims to create an environment where everyone is motivated to perform at their best.

The four players in question have been loaned out or benched by Amorim in the past. Rashford was sent to Aston Villa, Antony to Real Betis, Sancho to Chelsea, and Garnacho was often left on the bench. After their post-season tour in Malaysia and Hong Kong, United will be heading to the US for their next set of matches, where they will face Bournemouth, West Ham United, and Everton.

Amorim is under pressure to deliver a better performance after last season's disappointing results, which saw United finish 15th in the Premier League - their worst ranking since they were relegated in the 1973-74 season. It is clear that Amorim wants to offload players who are no longer committed to the team.