Manchester United need a host of signings this summer and that may mean some difficult decisions in terms of letting players leave.
Sunday saw Manchester United beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Old Trafford, ending a disappointing season on a high.
United lost to Tottenham Hotspur in last week’s Europa League final, meaning Ruben Amorim has missed out on qualifying for Europe next season.
United must strengthen this summer, but missing out on Champions League qualification is a major hit to Amorim’s transfer budget.
Matheus Cunha is poised to join United from Wolverhampton Wanderers, but sales may be on the horizon as Amorim attempts to raise funds.
Alejandro Garnacho has been told to leave United and the Argentinian wide man is already attracting interest.
Napoli move in for Alejandro Garnacho
Garnacho has been a major question mark ever since United appointed Amorim back in November.
The 20-year-old is a natural wide man, whereas Amorim plays with two number 10s and wing backs.
Garnacho doesn’t quite fit into either role but is one of few United players with speed, individual ability and huge potential.
United need to think about the bank balance, though, and that means Garnacho is now available this summer.
Napoli wanted Garnacho in January, viewing him as a potential replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia following the Georgian’s move to Paris Saint-Germain.
iNews now claim that Napoli are back in for Garnacho, and Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna will meet with United officials this week to discuss a deal.
Napoli wanted to pay £40million for Garnacho in January, with United demanding around £60million at the time.
United’s desire to sell Garnacho means the price tag has come down to around £50million, with Napoli ‘in the driving seat’ for his signature.
Chelsea remain keen on Garnacho having shown an interest in January, but it is Napoli who are now making a real push.
Scott McTominay shows what Alejandro Garnacho can achieve
Seeing Garnacho leave would certainly divide opinion.
Garnacho’s end product isn’t good enough right now but there is so much potential in the former Atletico Madrid talent.
Gary Neville has warned against selling Garnacho, believing that he needs time to really grow and develop his game.
United may simply believe that selling Garnacho is the best way to raise funds, and the move to Naples should appeal given Scott McTominay’s success.
McTominay left United for Napoli last summer and played a key role as Antonio Conte’s side won the Serie A title.
Former United striker Romelu Lukaku is also shining at Napoli, with Garnacho potentially next in line.
McTominay has gone from being a squad player at United to a cult hero in Naples, and Garnacho may well fancy the same path as he weighs up a United exit.
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