Five Manchester United players bizarrely granted extended break, Will be Sold with suitable Offer

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Manchester United's summer rebuild under Ruben Amorim has taken another twist as five players have been granted an extended break from pre-season training-further underlining their uncertain futures at Old Trafford.

As per a report from the Athletic, while the bulk of the first-team squad is scheduled to report back to Carrington on Monday (July 7), the five players, each considered surplus to Amorim's requirements, have been told they can return later in July.

Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia are the five players - who are set to be offloaded if a suitable offer arrives. The club insists the move is logistical, intended to allow the players time to resolve their futures.

However, there's already confusion over the narrative: some player representatives deny requesting extra time off, and say their clients are ready to resume training immediately.

Rashford, Antony, and Malacia were all loaned out in the second half of last season, while Sancho, who joined Chelsea temporarily before Amorim's arrival, saw a potential permanent switch collapse over personal terms, leaving United with a £5 million penalty after the Blues failed to trigger their £25 million obligation-to-buy clause.

Garnacho, meanwhile, was reportedly instructed to find a new club after expressing dissatisfaction following United's Europa League final defeat to Tottenham. Chelsea, long-time admirers of the Argentine winger, remain interested.

Despite their desire to cash in, United have found limited traction in the market. Delaying the players' return may be a strategic play, giving all parties room to manoeuvre without the tension of training ground distractions.

As the transfer window remains open, the question remains about the future of this quintet of players. Rashford, Garnacho and others will be eager to find a new team and start preparing for the upcoming season as soon as possible. But the suitors may aim to hold on till the flag end of the window, which may help them to find a cheaper deal. All in all, Man United's clear gesture of offloading may dent their business, as these five look set to seek new pastures.