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Chelsea star ‘could move to Man United’ in stunning swap deal for Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea are reportedly plotting a move for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho with Christopher Nkunku potentially heading to Old Trafford. The Argentine is surplus to requirements under United boss Ruben Amorim after reportedly telling the winger to find a new club. Christopher Nkunku could be set for a sensational switch to Old TraffordGetty Garnacho criticised Amorim’s decision to hand the star a cameo role in last month’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham. Garnacho has not been short of suitors of late with Chelsea having placed the 20-year-old on their shortlist since January. The west London club were ready to test United’s resolve for the winger in the winter but felt they could hold an advantage over other interested clubs if they waited to conclude a deal this summer. But Chelsea may hold reservations over the star’s off-field conduct after another contentious episode in recent days. Garnacho has become embroiled in numerous fallouts, the latest of which came at the weekend when he uploaded a picture of himself wearing an Aston Villa shirt with Marcus Rashford‘s name on the back whilst on holiday. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s pursuit of Garnacho could be buoyed by United’s interest in Nkunku, according to the Mail. The France international has endured a frustrating two years at Stamford Bridge owing to a serious knee injury and failure to make his mark under Maresca. Manchester United are believed to hold an interest in Nkunku but consider him as an option rather than a priority. Amorim is desperate to bolster his attack next season following United’s worst season in front of goal in Premier League history having netted just 44 times in 38 games. The Portuguese boss is expected to shake up his underperforming squad this summer with focus on his frontmen following Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee’s joint goal return of just seven goals. Garnacho created more unhelpful headlines while on holiday in Ibizainstagram @garnacho7 Amorim has had enough of Garnacho’s antics United have already secured the £62.5million signing of Matheus Cunha, while Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo remains a target. The addition of Nkunku would provide the Frenchman with a fresh start and the opportunity to recapture the form he showed at RB Leipzig. Nkunku failed to impress whilst being Chelsea’s only recognised forward following an injury to Nicolas Jackson. He was handed his chance from the start in a goalless draw at Brentford in April but was hauled off at half time after missing a huge chance. Despite his difficulties last term, Nkunku netted an admirable 14 goals in all competitions with the majority of his strikes coming in cup competitions. However, his goals have yet to impress Maresca who appears ready to turn his attention to the transfer market and a move for Garnacho. Dortmund winger Gittens is on Chelsea’s radar as they look to bolster their attacking optionsAFP Chelsea are also in the mix for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens who is expected to leave the Bundesliga club this summer. The Blues lodged a £42m offer for the England Under-21 star prior to the Club World Cup but the two parties were unable to agree on a fee. Chelsea are expected to return with another offer for the 20-year-old in the region of Dortmund’s £50m valuation of the star who is contracted to the German club until 2028.
Chelsea are reportedly plotting a move for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho with Christopher Nkunku potentially heading to Old Trafford.
The Argentine is surplus to requirements under United boss Ruben Amorim after reportedly telling the winger to find a new club.
Garnacho criticised Amorim’s decision to hand the star a cameo role in last month’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.
Garnacho has not been short of suitors of late with Chelsea having placed the 20-year-old on their shortlist since January.
The west London club were ready to test United’s resolve for the winger in the winter but felt they could hold an advantage over other interested clubs if they waited to conclude a deal this summer.
But Chelsea may hold reservations over the star’s off-field conduct after another contentious episode in recent days.
Garnacho has become embroiled in numerous fallouts, the latest of which came at the weekend when he uploaded a picture of himself wearing an Aston Villa shirt with Marcus Rashford‘s name on the back whilst on holiday.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s pursuit of Garnacho could be buoyed by United’s interest in Nkunku, according to the Mail.
The France international has endured a frustrating two years at Stamford Bridge owing to a serious knee injury and failure to make his mark under Maresca.
Manchester United are believed to hold an interest in Nkunku but consider him as an option rather than a priority.
Amorim is desperate to bolster his attack next season following United’s worst season in front of goal in Premier League history having netted just 44 times in 38 games.
The Portuguese boss is expected to shake up his underperforming squad this summer with focus on his frontmen following Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee’s joint goal return of just seven goals.
United have already secured the £62.5million signing of Matheus Cunha, while Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo remains a target.
The addition of Nkunku would provide the Frenchman with a fresh start and the opportunity to recapture the form he showed at RB Leipzig.
Nkunku failed to impress whilst being Chelsea’s only recognised forward following an injury to Nicolas Jackson.
He was handed his chance from the start in a goalless draw at Brentford in April but was hauled off at half time after missing a huge chance.
Despite his difficulties last term, Nkunku netted an admirable 14 goals in all competitions with the majority of his strikes coming in cup competitions.
However, his goals have yet to impress Maresca who appears ready to turn his attention to the transfer market and a move for Garnacho.
Chelsea are also in the mix for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens who is expected to leave the Bundesliga club this summer.
The Blues lodged a £42m offer for the England Under-21 star prior to the Club World Cup but the two parties were unable to agree on a fee.
Chelsea are expected to return with another offer for the 20-year-old in the region of Dortmund’s £50m valuation of the star who is contracted to the German club until 2028.
