Alejandro Garnacho has been told to leave Manchester United this summer, but his next destination is a complete unknown.
Ruben Amorim is bringing major attacking changes to Manchester United this summer.
Matheus Cunha has joined United from Wolverhampton Wanderers and will play as a number 10 in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1.
United remain keen on signing Bryan Mbeumo, despite Brentford rejecting an offer for his signature.
United are also eyeing potential centre-forwards, but more additions may depend on players leaving Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony are all available after loan spells away from United, but Alejandro Garnacho is the wildcard.
Alejandro Garnacho walks past the UEFA Europa League trophy following Manchester United's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
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Argentina’s transfer warning to Alejandro Garnacho
Garnacho started 23 Premier League games last season and came off the bench in another 13, all while hitting six goals.
The 20-year-old can be infuriating with his end product, but he is one of few United players who can cause chaos in transition and go past a defender.
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Despite possessing huge potential, Amorim has told Garnacho to leave United and a big sale is expected this summer.
The Mirror (22/06, p69) now claim that Garnacho is wanted in the Saudi Pro League, but has been warned against a move to the Middle East.
It’s suggested that Argentina have warned Garnacho that moving to Saudi Arabia could scupper his chances of playing in the World Cup next year.
Argentina, led by boss Lionel Scaloni, are keen for Garnacho to head to Italy or Spain – or even join another Premier League club.
The wages on offer in Saudi Arabia are thought to be ‘head-turning’, but Argentina will seemingly have concerns about the level of competition.
Some may point to Lionel Messi playing in Major League Soccer, though we can imagine that Messi has earned the right to do whatever he likes at this point.
Alejandro Garnacho destination unclear
Garnacho won’t want to risk missing out on playing at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, so a move to Saudi Arabia may be off the table if these reports are true.
Other moves don’t appear to be imminent, even with Garnacho receiving interest from elsewhere.
Aston Villa are keen on Garnacho, but that interest is only likely to develop if Morgan Rogers moves on this summer.
January suitors Napoli continue to show an interest in Garnacho, though Antonio Conte’s side are pushing to sign Dan Ndoye from Bologna.
Erik ten Hag fancies signing Garnacho, and United may hope that Florian Wirtz’s move to Liverpool helps unlock Bayer Leverkusen’s spending power.
Garnacho is on the wish lists of several clubs, but United will hope to see some movement in the coming weeks in order to accelerate incoming deals.