Kobbie Mainoo. Alejandro Garnacho. When United legend Paul Scholes was asked about the two players on potential exit, Scholes replied it would be absolutely ridiculous to sell the former, a United sale that would have upset him. Garnacho on the other hand, he was not so careful about, United can find a better winger than the 20-year-old. Antonio Conte and Napoli are now working intensely to take advantage of the opportunity.
Ruben Amorim has clearly put Garnacho back in the playing time queue, earlier this month the English media reported a disgruntled Garnacho himself has opened the exit door at Old Trafford. Tuttosport reported earlier in the week that Napoli have made a bid for the Argentine player.
The first bid was rejected by Manchester United, now the Italian media reports Napoli have increased their bid by £6.5 million to £46.5 million.
Manchester United paid £420,000 in 2020 to bring Garnacho to the academy, but are unwilling to sell the 20-year-old for less than £60 million, it is reported.
The Italian media claims Garnacho has already agreed with Napoli on the personal terms.
Although United are pushing to increase their bid for Napoli, “everyone” knows that Manchester United under Ratcfliffe must and must profit from the sale of academy players in order to realize the plan to grow within the rules of profitable and sustainable club operations.
At the same time, Napoli is in a position to take the Serie A title. When Antonio Conte has pointed to Garnacho as the player he needs for this after bringing in Scott McTominay in the summer, then Napoli will dig out what it takes to get Manchester United to the signing table.
This is happening.
