PSG youngster and Brentford star - Alejandro Garnacho alternatives Man United could sign

Manchester United may lose attacker Alejandro Garnacho this month, leaving a gaping hole in attacking areas.

Despite not actively wanting to leave Old Trafford this month, the Argentinian winger has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with both Napoli and Chelsea keen to sign him.

Garnacho has struggled for consistent game time this season, starting 11 times in 20 appearances, scoring just three goals, missing nine ‘big chances’ in the process.

United sit 12th in the Premier League and are desperate for reinforcements, particularly in attacking areas where they have scored just 26 goals all season. The 20-year-old is likely to command a fee of around £50million, meaning United will have some wiggle room as they look for a replacement.

As such, here are three players United could target.

Just last summer, Paris Saint-Germain fended off interest from a host of clubs including United to secure a deal for Rennes starlet Desire Doue, worth roughly £46million. The Frenchman has started just five Ligue 1 fixtures this season and with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia arriving to steal his place on the left wing, the teenager could be made available again.

According to FBref, the 19-year-old is averaging 6.57 progressive carries (97th percentile), 2.63 successful take-Ons (93 percentile), 0.86 interceptions (86 percentile), having an 81.7% pass completion rate (89 percentile), per 90 minutes compared to his positional peers in 2024/25 Ligue 1 this season.

When speaking to Le Parisien, French Under-17 coach Jose Alcocer said: “He can play with his right foot and his left foot; he is able to unblock situations with a shot or a strike. He can also eliminate his opponents with the ball at his feet. His time with the pros