MUFC turned down the chance to sign the Chelsea graduate. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
In an attempt to bypass Manchester United’s cash demands for Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea have offered one of their players in exchange.
According to the Daily Mail, Tyrique George, hailed as a ‘fantastic’ talent by manager Enzo Maresca, was utilised in a proposed swap deal by the Blues as they look to finalise Garnacho’s arrival before Monday’s deadline.
United rejected the offer, making it clear they want £50 million to sanction the exit of their academy graduate, whose sale would generate pure profit and provide a much-needed PSR boost.
How much do United want for Alejandro Garnacho?
Yet, with Chelsea valuing the Argentine at a measly £25m, United are holding out until their valuation is met. If it isn’t, Garnacho is likely to spend the first half of the campaign in the reserves, waiting for the window to reopen in January.
When taking into account the other transfers that have taken place for wingers this summer, United simply have to stand firm.
Omari Hutchinson £37.5M
Dan Ndoye £40M
Dango Ouattara £42.5M
Jacob Ramsey £43M
Noni Madueke £50M
Jamie Gittens £51M
Anthony Elanga £55M
João Pedro £60MYeah. We’re within our right to demand £50M for Garnacho.
— Paddy – Attacking Football (@PaddyKeoghAF) August 19, 2025
At just 21 years old, Garnacho has accumulated 144 senior appearances for the 20-time champions, scoring 26 goals and assisting a further 22. He has won both the League Cup and FA Cup, playing a direct role in the latter by scoring in the final, as well as the Copa America with world champions Argentina, for whom he’s earned eight caps.
Garnacho’s exit highlights a wider issue arising at Old Trafford
Perhaps in an ideal world, things wouldn’t have panned out the way they have and Garnacho would’ve continued at Old Trafford long-term.
Developing young prospects and turning them into trusted first-teamers is a feat United have prided themselves on throughout the side’s illustrious history, so the fact that Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo could well follow the likes of Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford out the door is an area of concern for the M16 faithful.
