Manchester United could stand to gain further financially if Alejandro Garnacho leaves Chelsea this summer.
Former Manchester United striker Alejandro Garnacho could leave Chelsea this summer (Image: (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images))
Former Manchester United striker Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly turned down a move to Aston Villa this summer as part of a deal that would bring Morgan Rodgers to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have struck a £117 million deal with Unai Emery’s side to sign the England international after an impressive campaign at Villa Park.
Fabrizio Romano claims that Emery’s team were interested in Garnacho as part of transfer negotiations, but the player does not want to join the Europa League champions.
Romano claims Garnacho would prefer a move to Serie A side Roma, who have struggled since his move from United to Chelsea.
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The Argentine striker made 43 appearances across all competitions for the Blues last season, scoring eight goals and setting up four for his teammates.
However, Garnacho struggled in the Premier League, scoring just one goal and was in and out of the squad by the end of the season.
Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with a move away from Chelsea just a year after joining from Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)
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Roma are reported to be interested in a loan deal with an option to buy the 22-year-old, with United keeping a close eye on the proceedings and Chelsea willing to sell him if offers of around £42.5 million are made.
United sold Garnacho for £40m last summer and they can look forward to a further financial windfall by agreeing a 10 per cent sale as part of the deal.
Michael Carrick’s side recorded a net profit under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) from Garnacho’s move to Chelsea as he was an academy graduate.
The same accounting benefit will apply to any sale proceeds they receive as a result of the above sale clause.
United have already strengthened their squad ahead of their return to the Champions League following the arrivals of Youri Tielemans and Andrei Santos.
The Reds are still looking for new players and any financial boost will be key to their ability to secure their key transfer targets.
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