Tyrell Malacia could be set for new Man United role as exit falls through
Tyrell Malacia could break back into the Manchester United squad by offering his services in a new position to Ruben Amorim.
Malacia was part of Man United’s ‘bomb squad’ and was on the transfer list to be sold this summer.
However, Man United struggled for interested in Malacia, and the left-back has been left on the sidelines for the club’s opening four fixtures of the season.
The 26-year-old was sent on loan to PSV for the second half of last campaign, but the Dutch club declined the option to sign him permanently.
Tyrell Malacia could solve ‘position of weakness’ at Manchester United
Whilst Man United were able to offload other members of the ‘bomb squad’, Malacia remains at Old Trafford.
Jadon Sancho moved to Aston Villa on loan on deadline day, but Malacia’s move to Elche in La Liga did not go through.
Celtic also showed interest in Malacia earlier in the window, in another moved that failed to materialise.
As per The Guardian [September 2], Man United’s approach for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher got shut down so Malacia may have to reinvent himself as a midfielder which is a “position of weakness” for Ruben Amorim.
Ruben Amorim faces Tyrell Malacia decision
Football Insider Verdict
Malacia looks to be stuck at Old Trafford until the January transfer window, and the Dutchman will have to fight to regain the trust of Amorim.
Wing-back and midfield are areas where Man United are short of numbers, so Malacia could still prove to be a handy squad player.
After struggling to gather interest in Malacia during the summer, Amorim may be urged to play the 26-year-old to try and ramp up potential suitors.
| Tyrell Malacia | Stats |
| Appearances | 47 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
There League Cup exit though to Grimsby limits the opportunities Malacia has to start, with Man United not participating in European competition.
A late swoop for Gallagher would have added needed depth and energy to the squad in midfield, with the future of Kobbie Mainoo now uncertain after he asked to leave on loan.