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Garnacho Edges Towards Exit as Manchester United Lower Price Tag

Rising Star Now On Transfer List

Alejandro Garnacho’s time at Manchester United appears to be drawing to a close. According to Rudy Galetti via X, the club have significantly reduced their asking price for the 20-year-old Argentina international. “As reported over ten days ago on TEAMtalk, Napoli, AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea have recently shown interest in Garnacho,” Galetti stated, adding: “Other clubs are now preparing to step [up for the] forward. Man Utd value him at ~€60m, a figure seen as more affordable than the January price.”

United’s decision to cut the forward’s price from the £60–70 million range to around £50 million (€60m) is not merely a market move, it’s a message. Garnacho is no longer deemed essential to their future plans. The club want to generate capital to fund new signings, and Garnacho joins Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony on the list of high-profile attackers who could depart this summer.

Undeniable Talent, Unsettling Behaviour

Garnacho has always been a source of hope and frustration in equal measure. With 11 goals and 10 assists across all competitions last season, he was United’s second most productive player behind Bruno Fernandes. But the flair on the pitch has been offset by immaturity off it. His response to United’s Europa League final loss, calling the season “s***”, and a series of poorly judged social media posts have not endeared him to the club’s hierarchy.

It is, according to transfer insiders, not just the manager’s decision. Fabrizio Romano reported: “Alejandro Garnacho will leave Manchester United… the decision is made, not only on Ruben Amorim’s side, but also [on the] management side.”

Market Gathers Pace

Interest in Garnacho is expected to intensify. Napoli had a £42m bid turned away in January, while Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen are all keeping tabs. For now, Chelsea seem focused on Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, but should that pursuit falter, Garnacho could re-emerge as a priority target.

Romano further revealed that “three Premier League clubs have called for Garnacho,” though only Chelsea’s name has surfaced publicly. Others, believed to be in the top half of the table, are monitoring developments closely.

Leverkusen’s financial position may limit their chances, while AC Milan and Napoli are also constrained unless sales are made. The Premier League, with its spending power, remains Garnacho’s most likely destination, albeit in a different shade of red or blue.

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Strategic Exit or Misstep?

United’s decision to sell Garnacho at 20 years old, just as his numbers begin to climb, reflects a broader shift in their rebuild strategy. Attitude, adaptability, and application are now prioritised over raw talent. It’s a bold approach, but whether the club will regret letting such a gifted wide man go remains to be seen.

With a new regime in place and a summer of change on the horizon, Garnacho looks set to become one of the window’s most talked-about departures.

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For United fans, watching Garnacho walk out the door at just 20 years old will sting. There’s no doubting his raw talent, his stats from last season speak volumes. He produced moments that excited fans and gave the team attacking width and directness it often lacked. However, supporters are divided. Some feel his attitude and public comments have reflected a lack of maturity, while others argue that passion is being mistaken for petulance.

Still, in an era where clubs fight tooth and nail to keep their brightest prospects, seeing Garnacho sold, especially at a reduced fee, raises questions about United’s long-term vision. If he thrives elsewhere, it may become yet another painful footnote in a period littered with costly missteps.