A sensational swap deal involving Alejandro Garnacho and Christopher NKUNKU could happen after both star positions were revealed.
Both Manchester United and Chelsea are expected to have a busy end to the January transfer window. The Red Devils could part ways with a host of stars as they try to navigate PSR issues.
Academy graduate Marcus Rashford has been linked with a move, while Garnacho is being eyed by Napoli. United's Premier League rivals Chelsea have emerged as shock candidates for his signature.
And it seems his attitude could potentially lead to a move to Stamford Bridge. According to ESPN, the 20-year-old's preference would be a move to Chelsea if he is forced to leave his current club.
United boss Ruben Amorim refused to rule out Old Trafford in the coming days. He said, 'I don't know what will happen. Let's focus on the team and the players we have here. We don't know what might happen until the window closes. Everything can happen. “
He added: “I'm focused on the games and he is [Garnacho] Here he is a player for Manchester United. Was really important for us today and let's see in the next few days. I think he is improving in every aspect of the game. He was playing better today, also outside, changing positions, improving the recovering position.
“You can see it up to 90 minutes that he is always recovering and helping, sometimes showing some frustration and that is good because he wants more. I think he has potential to be so much better in every situation in the game.
“What I can say is that he understood what I was trying to do, it was really clear, I just want to help them, but at the end of the day it's them who do the work.”
And while Garnacho is said to be open to a move, it appears United have also been offered encouragement ahead of a potential move for NKUNKU. It is reported that the Frenchman is 'open' to leaving Chelsea this month.
And once again, Blues boss Enzo Maresca has not completely closed the door on the French forward's departure. He said: “With Joao and Christo, most managers only play one attacking midfielder.
“They are top players, I like it, they struggle because we usually only play with one attacking midfielder. I'm not saying they will leave. '
United's interest in Noekunku apparently extends to his time with German side RB Leipzig, only for Chelsea to steal a march. If they renew their interest they could face competition from Bayern Munich, but a potential Garnacho swap could see them move to the front of the queue.
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