Man Utd expecting Chelsea bid for Garnacho
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Manchester United are braced for an offer from Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho but are determined not to let the young winger leave on the cheap.
Senior United figures believe Garnacho is keen to move to Stamford Bridge, which is the main reason why he is still at Old Trafford nearly three months after head coach Ruben Amorim told him to find a new club.
The relationship between the two sides has deteriorated and on Sunday a picture of Garnacho close to Old Trafford was defaced.
However, the manner of his exit is hugely important as Amorim looks to reshape his squad.
As an academy graduate, the money raised will have a significant impact on United's profit and sustainability situation.
However, the negotiations - when they eventually start - will be a major test for the Old Trafford club's director of football negotiations, Matt Hargreaves, and director of recruitment, Christopher Vivell.
United know Chelsea will attempt to drive the price down for 21-year-old Garnacho.
Yet insiders at Old Trafford note the Blues' reluctance to sell one of their unwanted forwards, Christopher Nkunku, to Bayern Munich for less than £50m and feel that should guide the London club's valuation of Argentina international Garnacho, who they consider to be a better player.