Manchester United are gearing up for a decisive Europa League quarter-final clash with Lyon this Thursday night, as Ruben Amorim looks to keep his debut season alive with silverware.
With the Premier League resuming on Sunday, United face a tricky trip to Newcastle, where questions around squad rotation and fitness will again be front and centre.
Behind the scenes, though, the biggest drama continues to unfold off the pitch, as sweeping summer changes are being planned at Old Trafford.
As part of the rebuild, United remain under pressure to balance their books to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) before June’s deadline.
And now, a bombshell update suggests one of the club’s brightest young stars could be sacrificed.
CalcioNapoli24 have relayed Italian outlet’s Il Mattino’s report that the Serie A giants are planning a move worth just €45 million and United are willing to accept it – a fee significantly less than the figure United demanded in January.
Back then, a proposed move fell apart due to differences in valuation, despite Alejandro Garnacho already agreeing to join as a long-term replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
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But with Antonio Conte now at the helm in Naples, the club sees Garnacho as a “little jewel” and are confident of finally landing their man.
The Argentine winger has come under criticism this season for his inconsistent displays and attitude, and was dropped by Amorim for key matches.
Pundits like Gary Neville and Paul Parker haven’t held back either, with the latter claiming Alejandro Garnacho has “let his family down” with his performances this term.
Despite his dip in form, Garnacho is still regarded as one of the world’s most promising young wide players.
With homegrown status on his side, any sale would be recorded as pure profit in this year’s financials – a key factor in the club’s willingness to sell.
Transfermarkt values the 20-year-old at €50m, but a deal could be done for less, with Napoli confident of landing him early in the window.
United are expected to listen to offers, even for players they don’t actively want to lose – as confirmed by David Ornstein in a recent Q&A.
Whether Alejandro Garnacho will remain a Red Devil beyond the summer now looks increasingly uncertain.
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