Alejandro Garnacho’s Man Utd exit could trigger a transfer merry-go-round (Image: Getty)
There might only be one week of the transfer window left to go, but rumours that Alejandro Garnacho will make a move from to are refusing to go away.
The Argentine forward has blown hot and cold under so far, with capital club touted as the most likely suitor should he leave Old Trafford this month.
United are said to be concerned about their PSR situation and with Garnacho a product of their academy, any money raised on his sale will go down as 100 per cent profit on the balance sheet.
But Garnacho leaving the Red Devils before next week’s deadline could trigger a chain reaction of transfer deals involving both United and .
The main one involves reported United target Christopher Nkunku, who has been tipped to go in the opposite direction if Garanacho departs.
Nkunku has found minutes limited for the Blues this season, having started just three of the 23 matches he’s been available for.
Overall, since making his £52million switch from RB Leipzig to two years ago, Nkunku has found the net just 16 times.
It hasn’t been how Nkunku would’ve expected his move to the to have gone and according to , if Garnacho is signed this window, it would open the door for the Frenchman to leave on loan.
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Christopher Nkunku is being tipped to leave Chelsea (Image: Getty)
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Whether that’s to United, who have been credited with tentative interest, or elsewhere would be something that needs to be worked out in the remaining days of the window.
However, Garnacho’s departure would likely open the door for Amorim to welcome a new left-wing back in January, with .
Lecce president Sticchi Damiani says the club is “trying to resist” United’s interest, with the Serie A outfit valuing Dorgu at around £33m.
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But the transfer merry-go-round doesn’t stop there, as alongside Garnacho, Nkunku and Dorgu deals, Tyrell Malacia could be allowed to move on if the pieces fall into place.
The same Sky Sports News report hints Malacia, who has been used sparingly by Amorim, is likely to leave Old Trafford on loan if the 20-time English champions sign a left-sided defender.
United, and clubs across Europe have until 11pm on Monday, February 3 to complete all proposed transfer deals before the winter window slams shut.