Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho has posted a picture in an Aston Villa shirt on holiday.
The Argentina international had a good 2024/25 campaign at United with 21 goal contributions.
However, his future is expected to be away from Old Trafford. Manager Ruben Amorim has told the 20-year-old to find a new club this summer.
Garnacho prefers to continue in the Premier League next season. He has now spread speculation by donning a Villa jersey (via Instagram).
The United graduate was wearing Marcus Rashford’s number nine shirt. The Englishman spent the second half of last season on loan with Villa.
The picture is unlikely to go well with some United fans. Garnacho’s future has been a frequent topic of discussion. It is pretty clear that he is pushing for a summer exit.
He could have easily avoided a backlash by donning Rashford’s number 10 shirt at United, and the decision to choose a Villa jersey only increases speculation.
Unai Emery’s side missed out on Champions League football last season after a final day defeat at Old Trafford, but they are still said to be interested in Garnacho.
United have set a significant £70 million price tag for the attacker, and it remains to be seen whether any of the player’s suitors would be willing to match the valuation.
A move to a Premier League rival appears unlikely at the moment. Chelsea are focused on landing Jamie Gittens, and negotiations are ongoing with Borussia Dortmund.
Villa have concerns over Profit and Sustainability Rules and may require a high-profile exit before they can afford Garnacho. No other English clubs seem keen for now.
Atletico Madrid and Napoli are more likely destinations for the highly-rated forward. A move would depend on Garnacho opening the door to joining a new league.
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