January 25th 2025.
According to Paul Merson, Christopher Nkunku would be the perfect fit for Manchester United. In fact, he believes that a swap deal between United and Chelsea, which would see Alejandro Garnacho joining the Blues in exchange for Nkunku, would be a sensational move.
It was recently reported that Chelsea had their eyes on Garnacho as they looked to strengthen their attacking options. However, Enzo Maresca, the United coach, denied these rumors, but it is uncertain what the future holds for the Argentine at Old Trafford, as Napoli is also interested in signing him.
United is not keen on letting go of the 20-year-old Garnacho, who is valued at £55 million, but they may be forced to do so in order to comply with financial regulations. And now, reports suggest that United might let go of Garnacho to Chelsea if they can secure Nkunku's signature from the Blues.
Nkunku has been linked with a move away from Chelsea due to his limited game time, and Bayern Munich is said to be among the clubs interested in him. Paul Merson discussed this potential transfer on Sky Sports, and he believes that it is a no-brainer for United and urged Ruben Amorim, the United manager, to make it happen as soon as possible.
The former Arsenal legend added that Garnacho is a talented player, but he has been unlucky at Chelsea due to the impressive performances of another youngster, Palmer. Merson sees Nkunku as a great addition for United and claims that he would be a "signing-and-a-half" for the club.
He also expressed his confusion over the Garnacho transfer and questioned whether he is better than players like Jadon Sancho and Pedro Neto. Merson believes that while Garnacho and Noni Madueke have their good days, they lack consistency, which is crucial for a top club like United.
On the other hand, Tim Sherwood, a former Premier League manager, is surprised by Chelsea's interest in Garnacho, especially considering the fact that they already have a strong group of wingers, including Sancho, who is currently on loan from United. However, he sees Nkunku as a good fit for United, as he is a natural goalscorer and would benefit from regular playing time.
While Merson believes that United should let go of Garnacho, Sherwood disagrees and thinks that he is a valuable player for United, especially since he came through their academy. He believes that United should hold onto their promising young players, especially when they have a limited number of quality players in their squad.
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