Manchester United sent new 'bid' for Alejandro Garnacho as Chelsea target 'agrees' transfer

Ruben Amorim will be eager to extend Manchester United's three-game unbeaten streak this weekend. The Red Devils will lock horns with Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon as they both look to climb the Premier League table.

Amad fired United to a dramatic 3-1 win over Southampton on Thursday night, meanwhile, the Seagulls enjoyed a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town. The Red Devils may have waltzed away victorious, but they were disappointing for much of the clash.

Fortunately for Amorim, there's still time to strengthen his squad before the January transfer window slams shut. So, with that being said, the Manchester Evening News has rounded up the latest United news and transfer gossip.

According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, Napoli have submitted a second and improved bid for Alejandro Garnacho. The report states that Antonio Conte's side had previously offered United £40m for the 20-year-old winger, and now they're prepared to pay £46.5m (€55m).

It's said that Garnacho, who has also been linked with a move to Chelsea, has already agreed personal terms with Napoli; a five-year deal worth £2.5m (€3m). However, Tuttosport adds that United are holding out for £60m and they wont let the Argentine leave for anything less.

The MEN says: "If I were Manchester United, I would negotiate a sell-on fee – or maybe even a buy-back clause – and accept Napoli's bid. That's a great offer. Unless Alejandro Garnacho pulls his finger out and picks up his performances, I can't see the Red Devils getting much more than that in the future."

According to ABC de Sevilla, Real Betis have submitted a second bid to sign Antony, raising the loan fee. The Spanish newspaper, who were the first to report on the club's interest earlier this