Chelsea dealt new blow in Alejandro Garnacho pursuit – sources
Man United would prefer to sell Chelsea target Alejandro Garnacho abroad if he is to leave in the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.
United are considering selling the 20-year-old winger before the 3 February deadline after running into issues with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Garnacho is an academy product and would raise pure profit for the Red Devils, who are looking for a big-money fee of more than £50million for his signature.
He is also attracting interest from Serie A side Napoli – who have sold Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain this month and are in need of a replacement.
It is believed United are keen to sell Garnacho outside of the Premier League if a suitable offer arrives from the Italian club – dealing a big blow to Chelsea’s hopes of landing him.
They are open to an exit for the Argentina international despite already looking set to sanction an exit for big-money flop Antony, who is poised to join Real Betis on loan.
Garnacho has made 32 appearances across all competitions this season, notching eight goals and five assists.
Man United could snub Garnacho bid from Chelsea and sell abroad
He has started in 17 of those outings and rarely under new manager Ruben Amorim, who excluded him from the squad against Man City in December over a disciplinary issue.
The winger signed a new deal in April 2023 keeping him at Old Trafford until June 2028 but could now be set to leave before the close of the January transfer window.
Garnacho has made 118 senior appearances for United since graduating from the club’s academy, scoring 23 goals and notching 14 assists.
He has racked up eight Argentina caps after making his debut in June 2023.
United sit 13th in the table under Amorim, who will get time to turn things around despite a faltering start to his tenure at Old Trafford.
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