Manchester United’s Europa League final preparations are nearing their climax, with Ruben Amorim managing his squad carefully ahead of the trip to Bilbao.
The Red Devils will take on Tottenham Hotspur in next week’s showpiece, and several players could be featuring in their final games for the club before the summer reshuffle begins.
Amorim has already hinted that changes are coming, particularly in attacking areas, where United are expected to bring in new signings who can play centrally behind the striker.
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Friday’s Premier League clash away to Chelsea could provide clues about who Amorim sees as part of his long-term vision — but one major name is suddenly at the centre of intense speculation.
Manchester United could be forced into a major decision this summer as Alejandro Garnacho becomes the subject of growing interest across Europe.
The 20-year-old, who has racked up an impressive 11 goals and 10 assists in 56 appearances this season, is now being tracked by a host of clubs, including Barcelona, Napoli, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen.
According to CaughtOffside, Barcelona have joined the race for the Argentina international, with Napoli having already failed in a bid to sign him during the January window.
Chelsea were also said to be monitoring Alejandro Garnacho earlier this year.
While Garnacho remains with the squad for the Chelsea clash, Amorim is expected to rest him with the Europa League final in mind — a match in which Garnacho is widely tipped to start.
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The uncertainty stems from questions over his long-term role in Amorim’s system, with the youngster being played as a narrow number 10 rather than in his preferred wide role.
United are set to recruit two natural number 10s this summer, further clouding Garnacho’s fit in the tactical setup.
Financially, any sale of Garnacho would be registered as pure profit under the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, potentially making it tempting for United’s hierarchy.
Still, with 26 goals and 22 assists already in his senior United career, it would take a colossal offer to tempt the club into letting him go.
At just 20, Garnacho has already played 142 matches in all competitions — an astonishing number that speaks to both his quality and potential.
Letting him leave now would be a massive risk, one United may not afford to take in the midst of a rebuilding era.
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