Napoli is said to be taking initial steps to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United this January, as the sale of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia appears to be about to happen. With the transfer window open, Garnacho has garnered interest from Serie A, particularly since he has been somewhat sidelined in Ruben Amorim’s strategy. Last week, there were rumors that he is no longer safe from being sold, unlike last summer, because Manchester United is facing strict Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) while needing funds to rebuild their squad. The Independent reports that Italian club Napoli is eager to pursue a transfer for Garnacho this winter and has received approval for the move, with the management at Old Trafford willing to negotiate. Recently, the situation shifted significantly when Kvicha Kvaratskhelia submitted a transfer request to Napoli. A deal totaling up to €80 million (£67.5 million) has reportedly been reached with Paris Saint-Germain, and the Georgian is anticipated to finalize his transfer soon. Consequently, Antonio Conte is looking for a replacement, with Garnacho being his preferred choice, and it is said that Garnacho is willing to make the move. This follows a report by the Manchester Evening News stating that Garnacho’s previously ‘untouchable’ status at Old Trafford has now been taken away, along with that of his teammates Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund, and Andre Onana. It has been noted that United has set an asking price of approximately £70 million, which is similar to the amount that Kvaratskhelia is nearing for a transfer. United acquired Garnacho for just £420,000 from Atletico Madrid in 2021, and a sale priced at approximately £70m would significantly help address any PSR issues. However, earlier reports indicate that officials at the Italian club might clash with Man United regarding their asking price. The Partenopei are only prepared to offer €50 million (£42 million), and this discrepancy might be the crucial factor in determining whether the transfer takes place.
