Manchester United have been actively fielding bids for Alejandro Garnacho amid a strategic summer overhaul.
The Argentine winger, once a youth academy gem, has fallen out of favor under manager Rúben Amorim and is now training separately from the first team . Clubs like Napoli, Chelsea, and Aston Villa are all vying for his signature – with Napoli having made two offers, the first around £40 m (€45 m) being firmly rejected, and subsequent bids increasing up to €55 m, though still short of United’s valuation .
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💷 United’s Valuation Strategy
Initially, Manchester United tagged Garnacho at approximately £70 m following the internal fallout and demand from owners for profits under PSR rules . United later reduced their asking price, reportedly to €65 m (~£55 m), in hopes of accelerating a deal during the January window .
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🔁 Garnacho’s Choice & Final Decision
Despite interest from Napoli, Garnacho reportedly prefers a move to Chelsea, keen to remain in the Premier League rather than transferring to Italy . According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United ultimately decided not to sell Garnacho during the January deadline, keeping him at Old Trafford after Amorim insisted no further arrivals were planned unless departures freed up funding .
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📌 Current Status
As of early August 2025, Chelsea continue to monitor Garnacho and are expected to submit a bid before the window closes, with United understood to hold out for no less than £40 m. Garnacho remains keen on Chelsea over Villa or Napoli, and dialogues are ongoing .
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🧭 Summary
Negotiations involved: Chelsea, Napoli, and Villa.
Initial bids: Napoli around £40 m; United valued him closer to £70 m.
Price shift: Eventually trimmed to around £55 m (€65 m).
Garnacho’s preference: Keen on a Premier League move to Chelsea.
Outcome: United opted to keep him in January, but discussions with Chelsea continue into the summer window.
Garnacho’s future remains in play—with Chelsea leading the chase if United gives the go‑ahead.
The next few weeks will be decisive.
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