Rumor has it in Italy that Napoli has started talks with Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho, but the Premier League team is asking for a £70 million transfer budget. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Georgia international, will have a physical with the French champions before being sold by Antonio Conte’s team to Paris Saint-Germain for €70 million (£59.1 million).
Sky Sports Italy reports that Napoli has identified Garnacho as a direct replacement for Kvaratskhelia and that initial talks regarding a potential transfer were held on Tuesday. Even if the current Serie A leaders are considering alternative options, like Timo Werner, who is presently on loan at Tottenham from RB Leipzig but is out due to a hamstring injury, Napoli feels that United’s asking price of £70 million is excessive.
Manchester United respond as Napoli open talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho
In contrast, United is reportedly willing to sell Garnacho to allay worries about breaking the Premier League’s sustainability and profit regulations. The Argentina international was left out of United’s team for last month’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium because he hasn’t been able to contribute since Ruben Amorim arrived in November.
Amorim stated last week that he is eager to retain Garnacho, who has more than three years left on his current deal with United, and Kobbie Mainoo, who has also been connected to a move away from Old Trafford, in his team. I adore my players. Amorim stated, “I want to retain my players, especially the talented ones.” It’s a difficult but special moment in this club, and I’m obviously thrilled with Kobbie’s progress as well as Garna’s. “A large discount is required, which is why Manna then landed in Barcelona last night to speak with the player’s agents and understand the feasibility of the deal,” the article continues.
