A hue summer transfer window awaits Manchester United with another major revamp on the cards as INEOS seeks to offer Ruben Amorim all the help he can get.
But owing to the financial constraints, the co-owners will have to sell first in order to raise cash for incomings and the rumour mill has been abuzz with reports of several high-profile departures.
Kobbie Mainoo could make way while Alejandro Garnacho is another name on INEOS’ list of departures. Both sales will count as pure profit owing to their homegrown status.
The Argentine was the subject of a lot of interest during the January window as well with Napoli submitting multiple bids but none of them came close to the Red Devils’ valuation of the attacker.
Napoli to return for Garnacho
As per Fichajes, the Serie A giants plan on returning for the Carrington graduate in the summer and this time, they are prepared to pay €80 million for the United No 17.
The Italian club lost Kvicha Kvaratshkhelia to Paris Saint-Germain in the winter and Victor Osimhen is set to leave in the summer, possibly to join United.
And Antonio Conte is desperate for firepower up front and they are ready to submit a record bid to land the 20-year-old and INEOS could be ready to accept.
“Alejandro Garnacho’s future at Manchester United is the subject of rumors in this transfer window, after Napoli presented an €80 million offer for the young Argentine striker.
“The Italian club, looking to strengthen its attack ahead of next season, has set its sights on Garnacho as one of its main targets, especially given the possible departure of its star player, Victor Osimhen, this summer.
Record offer
“The Italian club, which has been one of the most competitive teams in Serie A in recent years, is in the midst of a rebuilding process following the departure of Khvicha Kvaratshkelia.
“With Osimhen’s possible departure, Napoli finds itself in a difficult position to remain competitive, so they have decided to look for a new star to lead their attack. Garnacho fits perfectly into the team’s plans.
“Manchester United hasn’t given an official response, but the 80 million euro offer is a significant amount that could make the English club reconsider its position.”
Ruben Amorim had fought tooth and nail with the new co-owners in order to keep the Argentina international in the winter after the pair patched up following a difficult start.
Garnacho has, in fact, improved a lot both on and off the pitch and remains a firm fan favourite. The United faithful will be devastated to lose both their crown jewels in the same window.
Already there are question marks surrounding Bruno Fernandes’ future as well. It will be interesting to see how INEOS deal with this latest dilemma.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
