December 22nd 2024.
It seems that change is in the air for Manchester United as manager Ruben Amorim is looking to switch things up in the upcoming January transfer window. According to sources, Barcelona had the opportunity to acquire United's talented winger Alejandro Garnacho, but have declined the offer.
Garnacho has been a prominent figure in the United squad since his debut in late 2022, scoring an impressive ten goals in all competitions last season. However, the Argentine has not been given much playing time under Amorim, not starting in any of the team's last four games and even being left out of the matchday squad for their victory against Manchester City.
With only one goal to his name since Amorim's arrival, it seems that Garnacho's future at United is uncertain. In fact, he is not the only one as Marcus Rashford, who has been excluded from the squad for the third consecutive game, and players like Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen are also being considered for potential transfers in January.
But while Garnacho's representatives have been searching for potential destinations for the 20-year-old, it seems that Barcelona, one of the clubs on their radar, has turned down the opportunity to sign him. The Spanish outlet El Nacional reports that Barcelona's coach, Hansi Flick, is not interested in bringing Garnacho to La Liga, believing that he may not be the right fit for the club's style of play.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding some players, United is making progress in securing their first signing under Amorim's leadership. The club has reached an agreement with Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon, who will join in July 2025 from Cerro Porteno for an initial fee of $4 million, with a possibility of add-ons worth another $4 million.
In addition to this, United is also considering a loan move for Paris Saint-Germain's striker Randal Kolo Muani, who has been made available for transfer. The French international has struggled to find his footing since his move to Ligue 1, scoring only 11 goals in 54 appearances and most recently being excluded from the squad for their game against Monaco. It seems that United is determined to make some changes in their squad and fans are eagerly waiting to see how things unfold in the January transfer window.
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