Napoli have reportedly reached an agreement on terms with Alejandro Garnacho’s entourage, although Manchester United’s asking price will prove problematic.
According to Calcio Mercato, Alejandro Garnacho has seemingly reached an agreement with Napoli over the terms of a contract. The Serie A giants are eager to lure the Argentine as a potential replacement for Kvhicha Kvaratskhelia, although Manchester United’s asking price could hinder any deal for the winger.
There’s been a lot of talk about Manchester United and their willingness to consider big offers, even for some of their young talents. Kobie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho became the subject of speculation recently, as those are the players who could fetch a significant fee and ensure the club makes massive profits owing to their homegrown status.
A recent report did state that Mainoo and Garnacho are not expected to leave the club, there’s still intense speculation surrounding the latter’s future. The Argentine is not a preferred starter under new boss Ruben Amorim, and that could change his equation with Manchester United.
There’s interest from Juventus and PSG in the forward, although the big attention is coming from Italy, with Napoli keen to sign Garnacho, with club officials even meeting his agent. The Argentine is seen as a natural replacement for Kvhicha Kvaratskhelia, who is expected to join PSG in the coming days while leaving a big gap in the attacking setup for Antonio Conte to manoeuvre.
Conte wants Garnacho at the club to come in and replace the Georgian, as the report states that the aforementioned meeting with his agent or representatives took place in Barcelona. There’s a wider agreement in place between the player and Napoli over a five-year contract worth €3 million a year. However, the winger’s representatives are asking for at least €4 million, which Napoli could cover via bonuses.
Manchester United’s asking price a hindrance for Napoli
Manchester United are reportedly seeking at least €70 million to sell Garnacho, which is similar to the price point that they will get for Kvaratskhelia. The €70 million-rated Manchester United prodigy could potentially move to Napoli, but the club are not willing to spend anything over €50 million.
While Garnacho’s reported agreement on terms with Napoli does suggest he would be willing to make a move this month, any deal will depend on convincing Manchester United to lower their asking rate. This saga seems to be an evolving situation, as there could be further updates on the winger’s situation between now and the end of the window.
