Manchester United are now open to selling a first-team star, in order to fund a move for a "world-class" striker this summer, according to a report.
Man Utd set for summer rebuild
Man United are on course for their lowest-ever finish in the Premier League, currently sitting in 13th place after the 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest last time out, which indicates Ruben Amorim may have to oversee a major rebuild in the summer.
The Red Devils have looked particularly toothless in attack this season, with summer signing Joshua Zirkzee bagging just three goals in the Premier League, while Rasmus Hojlund has also failed to deliver.
As such, a new striker is being pursued, with talks being held over a deal for Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, who was on the scoresheet in his side's 2-1 victory at AFC Bournemouth this week, while United are also in the race for Hugo Ekitike and Lorenzo Lucca.
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However, given the scale of the financial issues at Old Trafford, as outlined by Sir Jim Ratcliffe last month, INEOS may have to sell before they can buy, and that could mean cashing in on an academy graduate.
That is according to a report from GiveMeSport, which states Man United are now open to selling Alejandro Garnacho this summer, in order to fund a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
The Red Devils are expected to step up their interest in Osimhen, and the Nigerian could arrive in a swap deal involving Garnacho, with Napoli interested in signing the winger.
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If Amorim's side fail to qualify for the Champions League, they may be in a difficult financial position, so a big sale could be needed if they are to bring in a top striker.
Amorim defends Garnacho after Forest horror show
It was a difficult night for United at the City Ground, with Garnacho's performance being described as a horror show, although Amorim was quick to defend the Argentine, saying: "The most important thing for me is when he needs to run back, he’s running back.
"Of course we want a player who gets into one vs one situations. Sometimes he’s trying too much to make a movement but I think he wants to help the team and he’s doing his best."
In an ideal world, the Red Devils qualify for the Champions League via a Europa League triumph, but that seems unlikely, given the level of their performances this season, so it could make sense to cash-in on Garnacho this summer.
Osimhen is set to be available for £62m, and there is every indication the "world-class" striker could be the antidote to United's attacking problems, given his goal record on loan at Galatasaray this season.
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Europa League 7 6
Turkish Cup 2 2
It would be a shame to see Garnacho exit Old Trafford, given his progression through the youth system, but if the 20-year-old's departure is the only way to seal a deal for Osimhen, it may be a necessary evil.