Manchester United Set £60M Price Tag as Alejandro Garnacho Prefers Chelsea Over Napoli
Manchester United are willing to sell Alejandro Garnacho for £60 million, with the player reportedly favoring a move to Chelsea over Napoli to stay in the Premier League.
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The Express
Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Manchester United have reportedly decided to sell Alejandro Garnacho if they receive an offer of £60 million during the January transfer window. Chelsea and Napoli are both vying for the 20-year-old winger, but Garnacho is said to prefer staying in England. Despite his significant contributions to United, financial constraints and a need to rebuild under Ruben Amorim are driving the club's decision. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has publicly downplayed the links, citing satisfaction with his current attacking options, though an approach from the Blues appears likely.
- United’s Financial Motives:
- The club is looking to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules and Financial Fair Play regulations.
- Garnacho’s sale would provide a significant financial boost, as his development through the academy represents pure profit.
- Garnacho’s Contributions:
- The Argentine winger has scored 23 goals and provided 14 assists in 119 appearances.
- He scored the opener in last May’s FA Cup final win against Manchester City.
- Chelsea and Napoli Interest:
- Chelsea have shown significant interest but are yet to submit a formal offer.
- Napoli are also keen on Garnacho, but he reportedly prefers staying in the Premier League.
- Chelsea’s Current Stance:
- Manager Enzo Maresca downplayed the links, emphasizing satisfaction with players like Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, Jadon Sancho, and Tyrique George.
- Potential Impact of Sale:
- Garnacho’s departure would be a blow to United’s attacking lineup but may facilitate much-needed squad restructuring under Ruben Amorim.
If a deal is struck, Garnacho’s transfer would highlight the challenges of balancing financial needs with squad development in the modern game.
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Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
