Alejandro Garnacho’s future at Old Trafford is far from assured, and his exit from Manchester United could be accelerated this week.
Last May, the 20-year-old Argentine was a hero for Manchester United when he scored the opening goal in the FA Cup final.
Alejandro Garnacho looked like he had arrived onto the scene as the next star player for the Red Devils, with his ability and confidence in many ways resembling a young Cristiano Ronaldo.
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This season – despite struggles – United’s No.17 has scored eight goals and assisted seven. However, despite this, he has found himself without a place in Ruben Amorim’s starting line-up.
Due to a lack of game-time, Garnacho is one player Ineos are willing to sell.
Ruben Amorim talks with Alejandro Garnacho
Napoli are leading the race to sign Garnacho this month with talks ongoing.
After speaking with Graeme Bailey, United in Focus understands that the situation around Garnacho is developing.
Over the weekend just passed, Garnacho had discussions with Amorim. These talks did little to reassure the player of his position at the club as he remains frustrated and is aware that he is unlikely to have a long-term future at the club.
On selling Garnacho, United in Focus understands that Ineos’ stance is softening and there is a growing belief that United will accept £60m.
Napoli are pushing hard to sign the Carrington graduate and they are preparing to do a deal worth £60m after selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Chelsea are the other club who have an interest. However, United should look to avoid this.
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Manchester United must ensure Garnacho sale is on club’s terms
Selling Garnacho is not objectively a bad move, as based on his performances the Argentina international is not a £60m player.
Bringing in such a fee for a player not seen as vital by Amorim would be an excellent bit of business.
However, any sale must tick every box United have and be completely favourable to Ineos – allowing them to back Amorim.
United must negotiate a buy-back clause for example, as it would take out the risk of Garnacho becoming a world-beater and United not being able to get him back.
United must also have a sell-on clause making any future moves lucrative.
The deal would be pure profit for United and could be hugely beneficial to PSR and the rebuild which is sure to ensue.
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