Manchester United could be preparing to part ways with Alejandro Garnacho, with Napoli reportedly reigniting their interest in the winger. After a turbulent end to the season that saw Garnacho fall out with manager Ruben Amorim, the Italian side is hoping to secure the Argentine’s signature for £45 million—£15 million less than their previous January bid.
Garnacho is among five players currently training away from United’s main squad after making it clear they wanted to leave the club. Alongside Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia, Garnacho has been instructed to stay away from pre-season activities while the club explores potential transfer solutions.
Although United have been holding out for a £60 million fee, it is becoming increasingly clear they may have to lower their demands. The situation with Amorim has damaged Garnacho’s standing at the club, and his public frustrations following the Europa League final defeat have only added fuel to the fire. After being left out of the starting lineup for the final against Tottenham, the 20-year-old expressed visible disappointment and questioned the manager’s decision, making it known that he would consider his future over the summer.
Despite the tension, Garnacho remains one of the most talented young players in Europe. Napoli believes that a move away from Old Trafford could be the catalyst he needs to flourish. The Italian champions, who recently signed Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer, are keen to bolster their attacking options and see Garnacho as a player with enormous upside. The club also boasts the presence of former United midfielder Scott McTominay, who was named Serie A Player of the Season last year.
Talks between United and Napoli are said to be ongoing, with both sides eager to reach a resolution. United are reluctant to lose such a promising talent but acknowledge that the strained relationship with the manager and Garnacho’s desire to move on may leave them with little choice. Napoli are aiming to capitalise on that unease, hoping to sign Garnacho at a reduced price.
There is growing belief within Napoli that Garnacho will thrive once removed from the current environment at United. The winger’s flair, pace, and attacking instinct are seen as perfect for Serie A, and the club is confident that a fresh start in Italy could unlock his full potential.
Garnacho himself has not hidden his frustration. After the Europa League final, where United suffered a 1-0 defeat and he was only brought on late in the game, his comments reflected a deep dissatisfaction with how the season had played out. He had featured regularly in earlier rounds of the competition and was disappointed not to play a more central role in the final.
With the transfer window heating up and Napoli pushing hard to close the deal, the coming weeks could see Garnacho make the switch to Italy. Whether United will accept a cut-price offer remains to be seen, but the writing appears to be on the wall for the winger’s future at Old Trafford.