Celtic told the 'only way' they can secure £13m Man United signing on loan deal this summer
Man United have been told that one of their players could join Celtic this summer, but his wages could be an issue.
The Red Devils are yet to sell anyone this summer, which comes as a bit of a surprise considering that much of what they are able to do in the transfer market this year, depends upon how much money they generate from player sales.
Five players have been told to seek a move away from Old Trafford, those names being Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia. If United aren’t able to sell, they may have to loan again, like they did last year with four of the five (not Garnacho).
However, this could be an issue due to the high wages of all five players, meaning that United may have to subsidise the player salaries if they do complete loan moves away, essentially kicking the can down the road.
Tyrell Malacia could join Celtic
Left-back Malacia spent the second half of last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven, where he made 12 appearances. He helped them to win the Eredivisie with a late season comeback over Ajax, but he has now returned to Old Trafford, and looking for his next chapter.
There has been no indication that PSV want to bring the Dutch international back, and so he will have to look elsewhere for his next move, and it could come in Scotland, with reports now linking Celtic to the 25-year-old defender.
According to Football Insider, Malacia, who joined United for £13m back in 2022, could be involved in a potential loan move to Celtic Park this summer, despite the fact that the Scottish champions have already signed left-back Kieran Tierney, who left Arsenal as a free agent following the end of the season.
The report quotes Journalist Pete O’Rourke, who says that sources have told him that Malacia’s wages could be the only issue regarding a move to Glasgow. He said: “It’ll be a struggle for Celtic to meet his wages unless Manchester United subsidise them – that’s probably the only way a potential deal could happen.
“He is one of those players that Manchester United are openly willing to sell; he’s been allowed to return late for pre-season to try and sort out his future. Celtic would be an attractive proposition for someone like Malacia next season.”
Could Malacia stay at Man United?
Considering that the player himself has expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford, and that the Red Devils have the likes of Patrick Dorgu, Luke Shaw and Noussair Mazraoui, who can all play in his position, it does look almost certain that he will leave this summer.
However, a permanent transfer could be tricky to find, and if United are reluctant to subsidise a decent chunk of his wages, a loan deal could also prove difficult. If he was to stay, it could be worth Amorim giving him one more chance to perform, as Malacia has impressed at times in the past.
Former Man United Rio Ferdinand was full of praise for the Dutchman in his first season when he had a lot more game time at Old Trafford. Following a 2-1 win against Liverpool, Ferdinand said on his Podcast: “Malacia today was tremendous, outstanding. He reminds me of Patrice Evra in many ways… There aren’t many left-backs… who have gone out of a game and kept Mohamed Salah quiet.”
It is unlikely that Malacia would stay, and even more unlikely that he’d get a decent amount of minutes; however, aged just 25, there could be more potential left in the Dutchman if he were to remain at Old Trafford next year.