Euro giants submit first bid for United’s FA Cup hero with INEOS holding out for £60m – report

Napoli have made a bid to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, as per reports in Italy.

Heading into the January transfer window, Marcus Rashford appeared to be the most likely United forward to exit Old Trafford.

The Englishman’s future at the club still remains uncertain as Ruben Amorim continues to name his matchday squads bereft of the winger. However, as things stand, the Mancunians are yet to receive a concrete offer for the 27-year-old.

Instead, it is fellow left-winger Garnacho who has attracted a bid from Napoli.

According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Napoli have offered United €45 million euros (£38m), including bonuses, for the Argentine talent.

He has landed on Antonio Conte’s radar as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is edging closer to joining Paris Saint-Germain. The Georgian has been linked with United as well but PSG are believed in the pole position to secure his signing.

Garnacho, who has eight goals and five assists to his name across all competitions, is Conte’s first-choice option to replace his exit-bound talisman.

United appear open to selling the 2004-born forward but it is claimed they want around £60m.

However, it is added that there’s a possibility that their valuation could drop. He is tied to the Red Devils until the summer of 2028.

Juventus have also enquired about the electric winger but they are expected to try to sign him in the summer, giving the Naples-based outfit a huge advantage this month.

Garnacho earned plenty of plaudits for his work ethic against Arsenal in the FA Cup. However, he has received criticism for failing to deliver on a consistent basis.

Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming the 20-year-old is open to the idea of leaving United amid interest from Atletico Madrid. United signed the Spanish-born winger from Atletico’s youth side in 2020.

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