Why Alejandro Garnacho could miss start of next season as Kieran McKenna explains Man United snub

The summer is due to be a busy time for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he enters his first transfer window as Manchester United co-owner.

The Ineos chief is also a majority shareholder in OGC Nice, and he will soon find out whether both of his clubs can play in the same European competition - the Europa League - next season or whether one will be demoted.

As for what he can control at United, he will have a decision to make over Erik ten Hag’s future. Kieran McKenna had been linked but has since signed a new Ipswich Town contract, explaining why he decided to stay at Portman Road.

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Meanwhile, United could be without Alejandro Garnacho at the beginning of next season. He, along with Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund and Kobbie Mainoo, is one of just four players exempt from a sale this summer.

United might have to make do without Garnacho for the opening embers of the new campaign due to his expected participation in Argentina’s Olympic squad. TNT Argentina reports that coach Javier Mascherano will ask him to play in the Games after his likely inclusion in this summer’s Copa America squad.

The final of the latter tournament is staged on July 15, with Argentina’s opening game for the Olympics set for July 25 and the gold medal match taking place on August 9. The new Premier League season commences on August 16.

MEN Sport’s Isaac Johnson says:“This is not a healthy scenario for Garnacho. Not only would he not be afforded any rest time and likely come back into the club fatigued, he would also miss United’s pre-season.

“This cannot happen. Garnacho, 19, looked energy-sapped towards the end of the