Amad effect, £50m deal, Amorim concern - Man United receive Alejandro Garnacho transfer verdict
Manchester United have turned down an offer from Napoli for Alejandro Garnacho.
Garnacho, 20, is wanted by the Italian outfit, who Antonio Conte coaches. They are in the market for a forward as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to join Paris Saint-Germain.
Thus, they bid around £40million for Argentina international, but that does not meet United's valuation. Sources in Italy suggest they value the player too highly, with Napoli unlikely to meet that price, but agency sources believe a deal could still happen - even during the January window.
Garnacho was deemed "not for sale" during the summer. However, the club are now "open" to selling an Academy graduate. But should the player they cash-in on be Garnacho? Our writers share their thoughts below;
For me, if United receive an offer of more than £60million, then they should cash-in on Garnacho. There's no doubt that he's a player that has a massive amount of potential and could go on to have a stellar career at the top, but it's clear that he doesn't fit into Ruben Amorim's current system.
Garnacho is better when he's out wide and has the chance to go beat his full-back one-vs-one. He isn't suited to a more central role and closer to the striker - and that was evident in their 3-1 win over Southampton on Thursday. In comparison, Amad Diallo looked a lot more assured and comfortable on his side.
With this in mind, I would sell Garnacho for the right price. I think £40m is not enough for somebody who with his ability and age, but if United were to receive an offer of £60million or more, I would take it. I can't see his valuation going anywhere above that mark, even if he was to go on and impress at his next club.
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