PL club aware Man Utd are now prepared to sell £42m star to raise funds - The Athletic

Premier League rivals Chelsea are aware that Manchester United are prepared to sell Alejandro Garnacho during the winter transfer window, according to The Athletic.

The Argentina international has regularly played as a substitute since he was dropped by manager Ruben Amorim for the Manchester derby last month.

This has increased speculation regarding his future. Fabrizio Romano revealed yesterday that the Blues have made direct contact with the Red Devils for Garnacho.

Garnacho’s representative was also spotted at Stamford Bridge, and The Athletic claim the Blues are aware of United’s willingness to part ways with the winger.

United could part ways with Garnacho this winter

The 20-year-old has been one of the club’s stand-out performers over the past two years, but his future has been put into doubt with the change of formation.

Under Amorim, United have played in a 3-4-2-1 set-up. This has limited Garnacho’s playing time, considering he primarily operates as a left-sided winger.

Garnacho is not accustomed to playing as an attacking midfielder. The emergence of Amad Diallo has meant that he is no longer guaranteed a regular starting position.

The £42 million-rated star is not actively pushing for a winter exit, but United seem prepared to cash in on his services with the opportunity to raise funds for new signings.

Garnacho would provide pure profit to the Red Devils as a club graduate. Chelsea are not alone in the pursuit, with Napoli also holding negotiations for the attacker.

In our view, United must avoid selling him to a direct Premier League rival. If Garnacho were to be sold, the hierarchy should look to sanction his transfer to an overseas club.

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Article written by Sri Aswin .