Alejandro Garnacho has attracted interest from clubs abroad. (Image: Getty)
have reportedly turned down a bid from Napoli for Alejandro Garnacho. The 20-year-old has fought his way back into the frame under after being axed from the squad for the trip to last month and started Sunday’s FA Cup win over .
He played a critical role at the Emirates, creating the opening goal for before being replaced late on by Amad.
But he’s still been the subject of interest from abroad, with the Serie A side said to have offered £38million for a permanent deal.
According to Italian media outlet , United have turned down the bid on the basis Napoli haven’t met their valuation. The club are said to want a fee in the region of £60m to consider a sale, with the youngster contracted until June 2028 after signing a new deal last year.
But Antonio Conte seemingly has competition if he wants to land Garnacho. are also said to be interested in the player, but are not likely to make a move until the summer.
If Garnacho was to move to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, he would be reunited with former United team-mate . The Scot has been a revelation in midfield since his summer move, playing 19 times and scoring five times.
Antonio Conte reportedly wants to bring Garnacho to his club. (Image: Getty)
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Napoli’s interest comes as speculation grows over their winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian international has been this month, with Garnacho appearing to be cited as a potential replacement.
The Athletico Madrid youth product, who moved to United in 2020, was a key performer for his team last season, playing 50 times in all competition. He also played a critical role in their final win over City.
However, his future was thrown into doubt last month after for the game at the Etihad. It followed him appearing to ignore instructions from manager before coming on as a sub in the Europa League game at Viktoria Plzen.
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Amorim has admitted United will need to sell players before they can buy this month, but has insisted he wants to keep hold of young players with Kobbie Mainoo’s future also in doubt. “I really love my players,” he said.
“I want to keep my players, especially the talented ones. I’m really happy with Kobbie Mainoo, he’s improving, and also with Garna. Our idea is always to keep the best players and the players that we build for this club.”