Manchester United are still exploring exit routes for Tyrell Malacia , sources have told ESPN, after the Netherlands defender failed to secure a move away from Old Trafford on deadline day.

Malacia saw a temporary switch to Spanish side Elche collapse late in the window. It left the 26-year-old as the only member of the group exiled from the squad by Ruben Amorim without a transfer.

While Malacia has been left in limbo, Alejandro Garnacho has joined Chelsea , Jadon Sancho moved to Aston Villa on loan and Antony returned to Real Betis .

Amorim suggested throughout the summer that he is open to reintegrating any of the so-called "bomb squad" into the main group if they are still at the club beyond the deadline.

Sources have told ESPN that a final decision on Malacia wi

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