Alejandro Garnacho is linked with a Man Utd exit. (Image: Getty)
Chelsea entered the January transfer window considering approaching Manchester United with a swap proposal for Alejandro Garnacho, according to reports. The 20-year-old’s winger has descended into further uncertainty after his agent watched ‘s clash against Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
Fabrizio Romano that nothing progressed from the Blues’ initial considerations about a swap deal but they remain interested.
Napoli and are at the forefront of links as United reportedly stay firm with their asking price of at least £59million for the academy graduate.
Express Sport picks out three of ‘s players whom the Red Devils could be tempted to pursue as part of a stunning deal involving Garnacho.
Christopher Nkunku
Injury problems delayed the start of Christian Nkunku’s career after completing a £52million switch from RB Leipzig in 2023.
But he has got going this season, scoring 13 goals and providing a further four assists in 13 starts in all competitions.
Maresca has only started the 27-year-old three times in the , though, and he has been strongly linked with a January exit for regular football.
is crying out for a proven goalscorer, and Nkunku would fit the bill as his striker or one of his attacking midfielders.
Man Utd could swoop for Christopher Nkunku. (Image: Getty)
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Carney Chukwuemeka
paid £20m to sign Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa in 2022, but the talented young midfield hasn’t had much of a sniff at Stamford Bridge.
He has made just five appearances this season – none of them in the – and is among the players widely expected to leave before the winter deadline.
Amorim needs to inject fresh energy into his engine room, with 32-year-old duo Casemiro and Christian Eriksen no longer fit for purpose.
And the 21-year-old could be the ideal recruit to join Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Toby Collyer among United’s options.
Trevoh Chalobah
Trevoh Chalobah has just returned to from his loan stint at Crystal Palace due to injuries in Maresca’s squad, but he could head straight back out…
The 25-year-old has been underappreciated in west London and deserves to join a club where minutes are easier to come by.
Maresca’s centre-back roster is stacked when it isn’t ravaged by injuries, which is why Chalobah was ushered out in the summer.
And United need more pace among Amorim’s centre-backs, with only Leny Yoro possessing that particular trait in the back three.