Manchester United are aiming to raise significant funds and balance their books by cashing in on some of their biggest names.
Man United have informed Alejandro Garnacho’s suitors that they must pay £70 million to sign him, as revealed by the Athletic.
Garnacho was reportedly told by United head coach Ruben Amorim to find a new club after the UEFA Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
The 20-year-old rose through the youth ranks with promise and quickly became a fan favourite under former boss Erik ten Hag.
Amorim’s system demands attackers who can operate centrally, making it difficult for a natural winger like Garnacho.
Garnacho has played as a winger throughout his career and adapting to the number 10 role has been a challenge for him.
Despite the changes, the Argentina international bagged 11 goals and 10 assists in 58 games last season.
These numbers are a testament to his raw ability and relentless attacking drive at such a young age.
United may have been inclined to keep Garnacho for another season, but his off-field behaviour has reportedly strained his relationship with Amorim.
Tensions escalated after the Europa League final, when Garnacho publicly criticised the manager for benching him in the season-defining clash.
While he had every reason to feel aggrieved, taking a swipe at the manager right after the loss was an incorrect call.
The Red Devils have struggled to extract full value when offloading talent, often letting players go for bargain prices.
Valuing Garnacho at £70m is justified, considering his explosive potential and extensive experience from 93 Premier League games.
Very few players of his age boast that kind of top-flight experience, making him a rare asset on the market.
Liverpool are demanding over £30m to offload Jarell Quansah, who is not their first-choice defender.
Manchester City have also been exceptional in selling their out-of-favour players for very high fees.
If INEOS want to raise the bar at Old Trafford, their success will depend not just on who they buy, but how smartly they sell.
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