The latest Manchester United news as winger Alejandro Garnacho faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford after being named on the bench for the Europa League final.
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A dejected Alejandro Garnacho at full time during the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
A dejected Alejandro Garnacho at full time during the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
Alejandro Garnacho is a name that is expected to be talked about a lot during the summer transfer window.
The winger was subject of interest from several clubs in the January window. Chelsea were among those to show an interest, along with Antonio Conte's Napoli. He, however, remained at Old Trafford and aimed to help the side turn their season around.
That was no possible with United losing out to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. It means that next year will be a season without European football.
It is expected to be a busy summer window at the club with several players expected to be available for transfer. One of those could be Garnacho, with the player himself now hinting that he may move on.
Here’s a look at the latest on the Argentine’s future.
Transfer hint
Following the Europa League final defeat against Spurs, Garnacho dropped a huge hint over his future. The winger came on for the final 20 minutes of the game as United searched for an equaliser.
Speaking to ESPN Argentina following the game, Garnacho made an honest admission. "I played every round to help the team reach the final, and today I only got 20 minutes… I don’t know," he said.
"I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next." He added: "This season was s***, losing the final and not beating anyone in the league."
Brother hits out
Garnacho wasn’t the only one clearly frustrated at his lack of game time in the final. The player’s younger brother, Roberto has hit out at the decision not to start him.
Posting on social media he wrote: "Working as no one else, helping every round, coming from two goals last two finals, just to be on the pitch for 19 mins and get thrown under the bus. Wowe, hahahaha."
Garnacho stance
Last month it was reported that Garnacho wouldprefer a move to La Liga if he is to leave Unted this summer. It was reported that the Argentine has dreams of signing for Real Madrid.
However, it is said that his only option in Spain at the minute is Atletico Madrid. There is also said to be interest from German club Bayer Leverkusen, Serie A club Napoli and Premier League rivals Chelsea.
Man United decision
It has also been reported that United have made the decision to drop their asking price for the winger for the upcoming transfer window. Reports in Italy claim that a €45 million (£34.2m) bid would now be accepted by the club, in comparison to the €60 million (£45.65m) they demanded in January.
MEN Sport understands that United rejected a bid in the region of £40 million from Napoli in the January transfer window.
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