Chelsea and Man City target Man Utd’s £60m star Garnacho
Manchester United are at risk of losing one of their brightest young talents, as several top clubs have expressed interest in winger Alejandro Garnacho. The 20-year-old Argentine has attracted attention from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester City, as well as European giants like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Bayern Munich.
According to reports, one club is exploring a potential loan deal for Garnacho with a £60 million buy option included. This comes after a strong start to the season for the young winger, who had 10 goal contributions by the end of October. However, his form has dipped recently under new manager Ruben Amorim.
Selling Garnacho could prove to be a major mistake for United, similar to Manchester City’s decision to let Cole Palmer leave for Chelsea last summer. Palmer has thrived at Stamford Bridge, with some calling him one of the Premier League’s best players this season.
Garnacho has already made over 100 appearances for United at just 20 years old, contributing 23 goals and 13 assists. His record compares favorably to Palmer’s at City before his departure. Letting such a talented academy product join a rival would be a significant risk for United as they look to rebuild under Amorim.
While Garnacho has struggled recently, his early season form showed his immense potential. United will need to carefully consider any offers for the Argentine starlet, as losing him could come back to haunt them just as Palmer’s success has for Manchester City.