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Man Utd hope to sell the forward in the final month of the summer window and he has made his feelings clear on an exit.
Alejandro Garnacho has teased his possible Manchester United exit in the final month of the summer transfer window. The Argentine has been deemed surplus to requirements by head coach Ruben Amorim and was given an extended pre-season break in order to facilitate a potential exit.
Garnacho burned his bridges with Amorim when he questioned the team selection for the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and admitted he could look to leave the club this summer. United's preference is to sell the 21-year-old permanently this summer, while Garnacho would prefer to remain in the Premier League.
Chelsea are the favourites to sign Garnacho before transfer deadline day, and the winger appears to have given his approval to a possible move after he 'liked' a social media post linking him with the London club. It remains to be seen if an agreement can be reached, though, with Chelsea expected to wait until the final weeks of the window before they make a move.
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In an Instagram post over the weekend, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano issued an update on the forward's future. "Chelsea plan moves for both Garnacho and Xavi Simons, separate topics," he wrote. "Negotiations are advanced for Xavi as priority with RB Leipzig aware of player's clear desire to join Chelsea.
"Garnacho remains on the list for later in August, there are no talks now... but Chelsea keep his name on list. Xavi Simons and Garnacho are both targets if players upfront leave, not alternative but both high on the list. Joao Felix left then Guiu, Broja, Nkunku, Jackson and Sterling can also follow, key to get new signings."
It didn't take long before eagle-eyed supporters noticed Garnacho had 'liked' the post from his own personal Instagram account, in what appeared to be a clear indication of his desire to join the club this summer.
In a further social media post on X, Romano later revealed the United forward had already given his full approval to a Chelsea transfer. “Alejandro Garnacho has given his total priority to Chelsea, talks took place on player side," he wrote. "No negotiations yet with Man United as price will be key factor. Timing of the deal: not expected to be imminent, can take some time with Chelsea focused on outgoings + Xavi.”
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