Alejandro Garnacho's potential departure from Manchester United this January is complicated by several issues, including his £65 million price tag and concerns over his attitude, according to reports. The 20-year-old Argentine winger has been linked with moves to Chelsea and Napoli, but interested clubs are not convinced he represents value for money at that price.
Napoli have already seen a £40 million offer rejected, and both clubs have reservations about Garnacho's professionalism, which was rumoured to be a factor in manager Ruben Amorim's decision to drop him for the Manchester derby in December. Amorim stated at the time: 'We try to evaluate everything – training, performance, game performance, engagement with the teammates, push the teammates up. Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players, so it was my selection.'
Despite these concerns, Amorim has since reinstated Garnacho and praised his adaptation to a new tactical system. 'I think he changed the way he sees himself,' Amorim said. 'He's finding the best way to play in this system and is improving during training. He improves a lot in the recovering position when he doesn't have the ball.'
Manchester United's official stance is that Garnacho remains a valued squad member and they are not actively seeking to sell him this month. However, their resolve may be tested if Chelsea or Napoli table a substantial offer. Napoli are looking to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who left for Paris Saint-Germain this month.
Garnacho has scored eight goals this season, just two short of his best campaign tally, and has shown flashes of quality at Old Trafford. His future remains uncertain as the January transfer window progresses.
