Napoli are set to resume talks with Manchester United over Alejandro Garnacho.
The two clubs had kept their word to get back in touch at the beginning of the week and try to find a compromise.
Napoli want to get an agreement in principle with the winger and his representatives and then rely on their will to lower United’s demands.
Chelsea, another club following the Argentina international, have not yet shown official interest and Garnacho is giving priority to Napoli.
Sky Sports News understands United would be reluctant sellers, but are not in the financial position to turn down a sizeable offer for Garnacho, and they do not want to stand in the way of him getting guaranteed game time elsewhere, which would boost his development.
The 20-year-old was not minded to leave Old Trafford in this window but has been forced to consider his options and long-term future given the situation.
SSN senior reporter Melissa Reddy said: “[Garnacho] has been professional, applied himself excellently and has shown the willingness to listen to Ruben Amorim and improve under him.
“Garnacho has illustrated that if he is to remain at United, he can work in the system and has started four in the last five games.
“The strength of interest in the Argentina international means he is more likely to leave. It is believed a compromise of £50m could see a deal done with Napoli.”
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“Garnacho playing is a testament to his behaviour and how he’s reacted to being dropped. Garnacho has shown a willingness to implement Amorim’s demands. Game by game we can see him adjusting to the system and how he would fit in. The issue is while United don’t actively want to sell him they are not in the financial position to turn down a sizeable sum for Garnacho.
“Napoli are more concrete in wanting Garnacho because they have had discussions with United about signing him there is a 10m euro gap in valuation between the clubs. Napoli don’t want to go above 55m but United want 65m.
“The other issue Napoli have is the alternative target, Karim Adeyemi, doesn’t want to leave Dortmund he only wants a summer move. There is confidence that a compromise can be reached between the two sides while Chelsea are biding their time.
“A sale of Garnacho would definitely arm United with the funds to be able to both in the short and long term look for players that work in Amorim’s system. If Garnacho leaves, they definitely have to bring in a forward because they will be left short offensively.
“I know that they have been making a number of checks around Europe for a forward. So if Garnacho goes, they will have the funds to do that.
“Left wing-back, United have wanted to strengthen regardless of what happens elsewhere. It’s a pivotal position in this window. They will make another offer for Patrick Dorgu, despite what happens elsewhere he is seen as someone who will immediately enhance Amorim’s system. Lecce are expecting their resolve to be tested with an improved bid.”
Man Utd discussing £30m fee for Dorgu
Patrick Dorgu is wanted by Man Utd
Latest from Sky Sports News’ Dharmesh Sheth:
Positive talks between Manchester United and Lecce over the signing of defender Patrick Dorgu continued on Monday – and there is now a growing belief a deal can be struck.
It’s understood the fee under discussion is in the region of £30m, with negotiations continuing over the structure.
The deal is not done yet and United will walk away if they’re not satisfied with the overall package. Personal terms are not expected to be a problem.
The potential sale of Garnacho would make it easier for United to negotiate further with Lecce.
United will consider triggering the buy-back clause for Benfica defender Alvaro Fernandez Carreras if they can’t come to an agreement over Dorgu.
United have a buy-back clause of £15m for the left-back, which is valid until January 2026.
Carreras, 21, moved to Benfica in the summer after an initial loan, having joined United from Real Madrid in 2020 as a youth player.
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