Rashford, Garnacho, Sancho among five players seeking Man United exit: Club source
Brazilian midfielder Antony, Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia and England international Jadon Sancho are also looking to leave the club, the source added.
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Rashford, who has fallen out of favour with manager Ruben Amorim, played for Aston Villa on loan while United had its worst-ever Premier League campaign, finishing 15th in the standings.
Sancho was on loan at Chelsea, while Antony was at Real Betis, and Malacia played for Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.
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