“Not giving up”: Serie A giants ready to “double” United wonderkid’s wages with improved bid on its way – reports

Despite impressing in his last three appearances, Alejandro Garnacho’s future remains up in the air with Napoli frontrunners for his signature.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim had dropped the Argentine ahead of the Manchester derby for his poor work ethic without the ball and the 20-year-old had to make do with substitute appearances for the next few games.

The Portuguese tactician demanded more hard work out of possession from the former Atletico Madrid starlet and he has certainly responded, grabbing two assists in his last three games while completing 90 minutes for the first time in the Premier League under Amorim on Thursday against Southampton.

But despite his resurgence, the Naples outfit are refusing to give up on the Argentina international with United asking for €80 million for his signature.

Personal terms agreed

The Serie A giants had seen their £40 million bid get rejected but they have seemingly agreed on personal terms with the electric winger as per Corriere dello Sport.

Garnacho currently earns £50,000 gross per week and £2,600,000 gross per year (as per capology) with Napoli prepared to double his wages to £4,000,000 with bonuses.

“The player is inclined to accept the transfer: for him, a twenty-year-old who earns 1.5 million a season in Manchester until 2028, a five-year contract is ready with a salary more than double (around 4 million with bonuses), but there is still an economic distance with United.”

And as per Tuttosport, the Italian club are prepared to increase their bid to €55 million (£46m) with bonuses but United are adamant they will not sell their prized academy graduate for less than €70 million (£60m).

Ready to submit improved bid

“Napoli are not giving up on Garnacho, who already has a verbal agreement with the Azzurri for a five-year contract worth 3 million net. The latest offer is 55 million euros, bonuses included, but Manchester United remains firm on the initial request of 70 million.”

Both reports present contrasting figures with regards to the player’s wages and Italian media are notorious for overplaying their hand most of the time.

As relayed by The Peoples Person, Garnacho himself has no intention of jumping ship in January and the Red Devils will not push him out as long as nobody pays over the odds for him this window.

The summer is a different ball game with many other sides in the fray. And in order to regain his previous status of being unsellable, the Argentine forward needs to display more hard work and consistency in front of goal.

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