Man Utd reach Garnacho ‘compromise’ as ‘quick’ transfer takes shape in double deal for the reds

Man Utd reach Garnacho ‘compromise’ as ‘quick’ transfer takes shape in double deal for the reds

Man Utd winger Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with a move to Napoli.

According to sources, Manchester United is prepared to make a “compromise” to Napoli in order to finalize a “quick” agreement for Alejandro Garnacho’s departure.

After finding it difficult to adapt into Ruben Amorim’s system at Old Trafford, the Argentina international is one player who may depart the Red Devils this summer.

Amorim is seeking players who can adjust to his style of play, and during a meeting at Carrington on Saturday, the Manchester United manager allegedly warned Garnacho he may leave.

Garnacho, who started on the bench for Manchester United, said of the season following the team’s defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final last week:

“It’s certainly tough for everyone after this season, which was truly sh*t, both now and after losing the Community shield

“We didn’t beat anyone. Up until the final, I played every round, I helped the team. Today, playing 20 minutes… I don’t know.”

When asked about his future, he added: “The game has an influence, but the season itself and the situation at the club… I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next.”

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Napoli and Chelsea both made bids of around £40m for the 20-year-old in the January transfer window and the Red Devils could have to reduce their asking price to seal a deal.

The i Paper insists that Garnacho is ‘heading for a quick and rather acrimonious’ departure from Old Trafford with Serie A champions Napoli ‘planning to hold talks with player and club this week’.

It is understood that ‘Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna is set to meet with United officials to begin the negotiation process’ after Garnacho was left out of the squad for the Red Devils’ final day win over Aston Villa.

Man Utd were ‘demanding closer to £60m’ in January but the report adds that ‘while Napoli are not expected to match United’s previous valuation, several sources close to the potential deal believe a compromise around the £50m mark can be found.’

Despite interest from Chelsea, Napoli are ‘very much in the driving seat, given they are more advanced in their interest’ in Garnacho.

And Napoli – who won their second Scudetto in three years over the weekend – are closing in on a deal for Man City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who is leaving the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer.

On their interest in De Bruyne, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said: “We want Kevin De Bruyne. We want to bring him to Napoli. Now everything depends on his desire to come to us.”

And now transfer expert Fabrizio Romano gave an update on Sunday with details of the contract offer on the table from Napoli.

Romano wrote on X: ‘More on Kevin De Bruyne. Napoli have planned more contacts to try seal the agreement early next week, right after his final game with Man City. Three year deal on the table, package worth €27m salary in three years including signing fee. Decision expected by next week.’