Manchester United and Chelsea are still in discussions regarding a move for Alejandro Garnacho
Manchester United continue to make headlines, and this time the story has a name: Alejandro Garnacho. The young Argentine attacker has been on the radar of big clubs for months, but now his internal situation seems to be pushing him closer to the exit door. At just 20 years old, Garnacho became one of the jewels of the Red Devils’ youth academy and burst onto the scene with pace, dribbling skills and personality.
However, friction off the pitch with Rubén Amorim and his recent public criticism of the club after the defeat in the Europa League final set alarm bells ringing. Rumours are growing as the summer progresses, and his future remains a mystery that many Old Trafford fans would prefer to see resolved as soon as possible.
According to GIVEMESPORT, United executives are sounding out intermediaries to find out if Chelsea are still interested in Garnacho. The Stamford Bridge club started the transfer window spending big: Liam Delap and Joao Pedro arrived for around £85 million, while in January, they spent more than £60 million on Dario Essugo and Geovany Quenda.
How would losing Garnacho to a Premier League rival like Chelsea impact Manchester United’s squad depth and reputation?
Now, the Blues are considering selling to free up space and funds, which could open the door to a move for Garnacho. The player would welcome the opportunity to stay in England to establish himself in the Premier League. Although Mohammed Kudus appears to be a priority for Chelsea, Garnacho remains a real option. Everything points to United wanting to resolve this issue once and for all, either by renewing their confidence in the winger or letting him cross over to London.
Opinion:
Many wonder whether letting Garnacho go to Chelsea is an unnecessary risk or a way to avoid a prolonged internal conflict. In our view, United should do everything possible to keep him. Although he has had a run-in with Amorim, Garnacho represents a different spark, a quality that is not abundant in the squad. If he goes to Stamford Bridge, they would not only lose a talent that could explode, but they would also strengthen a direct rival.
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The Premier League is unforgiving to clubs that sell promising players to nearby competitors. Just look back at cases like De Bruyne or Salah, who flourished away from Stamford Bridge and ended up punishing their former team. Garnacho does not yet have that track record, but his potential justifies the gamble. Furthermore, selling him now, after an inconsistent year, would be bad business: his value could skyrocket if he regains his confidence and aligns himself with Amorim’s vision.
On the other hand, if the dressing room is already broken and the player feels uncomfortable, perhaps forcing him to stay will only exacerbate the problem. Balance is key: United must assess whether Amorim and Garnacho can reconcile and work together or whether the relationship is already too damaged. What should not happen is a hasty sale that weakens the wing and leaves the team without a plan B in attack. Ultimately, Garnacho is young, impetuous and full of character, but his talent is worth more than a transfer that fills the coffers today and empties Old Trafford of magic tomorrow.