Manchester United Reject Napoli's Bid for Garnacho

Manchester United Reject Napoli's Bid for Garnacho
By: Gordon from statstriker.com

Manchester United have turned down an approach from Serie A side Napoli for winger Alejandro Garnacho.

Napoli had identified the 20-year-old Argentina international as their primary target, intending to reinvest funds from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's anticipated move to Paris Saint-Germain. However, their initial offer—reportedly around £40 million—fell well short of United's valuation.

While Manchester United are open to considering offers for some academy graduates as part of manager Ruben Amorim’s squad rebuild, Garnacho and midfielder Kobbie Mainoo are not on the list of players the club is willing to part with.

Amorim reaffirmed Garnacho’s importance to the team on Wednesday, saying, "It’s clear he has talent. I think he’s started to see himself differently, and he’s finding the best way to contribute within our system. He’s been improving consistently in training."

Garnacho showcased his value by playing the full 90 minutes in United’s 3-1 Premier League comeback win against Southampton on Thursday. The victory was powered by a remarkable 12-minute hat-trick from Amad Diallo.

Since joining United from Atletico Madrid in 2021, Garnacho has made 117 first-team appearances, scoring 23 goals. This season, he has netted eight times in 31 matches. Despite his contributions, Garnacho, along with teammate Marcus Rashford, was dropped for December’s derby win over Manchester City at the Etihad.

United’s decision to reject Napoli’s bid underscores their belief in Garnacho’s potential as a cornerstone for the club’s future.