Antony and Marcus Rashford are out on loan. (Image: GETTY)
won’t be recalling or from their respective loans to solve attacking crisis, according to reports. The Red Devils sanctioned both exits during the winter transfer window and didn’t sign replacements amid a battle to comply with the profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
Antony left Old Trafford for Real Betis and has , scoring three goals and providing two assists in his first six appearances.
He received the Player of the Match award in each of his opening three outings for the club but was sent off in stoppage time of Sunday’s 2-1 win against Getafe.
Rashford’s stock has also instantly risen after switching United for ahead of the deadline, having missed out on his desired move to due to finances.
The 27-year-old has been praised for his early performances and made a seismic impact off the bench in Saturday’s 2-1 win against , assisting both of Marco Asensio’s goals in the second-half comeback.
Meanwhile, Amorim only has Alejandro Garnacho, and Joshua Zirkzee to pick from in his pool of first-team forwards.
Shortly after the January window slammed shut, United lost Amad for the rest of the season due to ankle ligament damage suffered in training.
Amorim has called on the services of 17-year-old academy striker Chido Obi, handing him substitute cameos against and Everton.
Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim is short on attackers. (Image: Getty)
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United’s attacking woes have sparked questions about whether United have the option to recall Rashford and Antony.
However, according to , there is no chance of either of the forwards returning to Old Trafford before the summer.
It’s claimed that United didn’t include a recall clause in either loan deal, making the prospect impossible even if there was temptation.
The report adds that the savings on Rashford and Antony’s salaries have already been taken into account on the club’s books amid attempts to avoid breaching PSR.
Villa are believed to be covering around 70 per cent of Rashford’s wages, which could rise to 90 per cent based on his performances.
Betis are also contributing towards 84 per cent of Antony’s earnings, which, combined, will United millions across the next few months.
Amorim will have to suffer until the summer unless Obi explodes earlier than expected, despite his lofty reputation in youth football.
Hojlund has failed to score in his last 16 appearances, Garnacho boasts zero goals in 19, and Zirkzee has two to his name in his last 19.