Manchester United supporters made their feelings towards Alejandro Garnacho clear ahead of Sunday’s Premier League season opener against Arsenal.
The Argentine, who was placed in Ruben Amorim’s five-man ‘bomb squad’ at the start of the summer alongside fellow exiles Jadon Sancho, Antony, Marcus Rashford and Tyrell Malacia, is seeking an escape from Old Trafford ahead of what promises to be a season permanently on the sidelines.
Garnacho was told by Amorim to find a new club in May, after the winger was unhappy to start on the bench in the Europa League final.
His name was nowhere to been seen in United’s matchday squad and Red Devils fans made it known what they think of the situation.
A large picture of Garnacho outside Old Trafford was vandalised, the 21-year-old’s face crossed out.
Daily Mail Sport reported that Garnacho has now set his mind on a move to Chelsea, with the Blues holding a strong interest in the 21-year-old exile.
A poster of Alejandro Garnacho outside Old Trafford was defaced by Manchester United fans
Garnacho wants to leave the club this summer and has his sights set on a move to Chelsea
United fans are clearly unhappy with Garnacho’s behaviour and made their feelings known
The Red Devils, who initially wanted £70m for Garnacho, have reduced their asking price to £50m in the hope of securing his exit.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Garnacho has told United to arrange his departure to Chelsea or he will sit on the bench for the next six to 12 months.
The journalist later posted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that Chelsea have stepped up talks with Manchester United over a potential move for Garnacho, having already agreed personal terms with the player.
It is understood the Blues’ hierarchy have no concerns over his character after doing their homework – and that negotiations over Garnacho’s exit fee are underway.
In total, Garnacho has played 144 games for Manchester United and scored 26 goals, while providing 22 assists.
He won the FA Cup with United in the 2023-24 campaign and the EFL Cup in the previous season.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have also entered talks with RB Leipzig over a potential swap deal for Xavi Simons, as per The Guardian.
The deal would see Chelsea misfit Christopher Nkunku, who enjoyed a fruitful spell with the Bundesliga club before joining the Blues, move in the other direction.
