Chelsea are considering a move for Manchester United midfielder Alejandro Garnacho before the transfer window closes.
Garnacho is a player they have been monitoring closely and a move is possible this window or in the summer.
Reports in Argentina claim that Chelsea have made a formal offer, but no offer has come through.
However, Chelsea will pursue the deal for the right price and on the right terms.
Relations between Chelsea and United are very good at the highest levels.
The Blues are looking for attacking options with a winger Mykhailo Mudrik was temporarily suspended by the Football Association in December after failing a drug test, while Christopher Nkunku and: João Felix can leave “Stamford Bridge”.
The door has been opened for Chelsea Napoli – who are also interested in Garnacho have now turned their attention Karim Adeyemi time “Borussia” Dortmund.according to Heaven in Italy and: Heaven in Germany.
Chelsea have been in contact with the Argentina international over a possible deal with Napoli about the permanent transfer of the winger.
Heaven in Italy It has been revealed that there has been a drop from the original asking price of a package in excess of £60m (€75m), with United now wanting no less than £55m (€65m).
Napoli do not want to exceed a total of £46.5m (€55m) and Chelsea are aware of where things stand.
Garnacho’s agents Carlos Cambeiro and Quique De Lucas were at Stamford Bridge on Monday for the 3-1 win over Wolves.
Chelsea’s admiration for Garnacho is well-documented, but Napoli’s interest has been rated as stronger because of their direct involvement with United.
There is a feeling that Chelsea are just biding their time, however, the Napoli manager Antonio Conte believes the player, who does not want to leave Old Trafford and is not actively pushing for a move, wants to work under his management.
Apart from the golden chance to win Serie A and telling Garnacho how he will be adored by the Napoli fans and love their atmosphere;
Although Chelsea are encouraged that Garnacho’s young family have settled in England and a move to this country will be less daunting.
United’s preference will naturally be for him to thrive in Naples, after all they won’t sell the striker below his valuation.
Napoli are standing by their offer but have indicated they will look elsewhere by exploring a deal for Dortmund’s Adeyemi.
According to both, “Napoli” is in talks with Dortmund Heaven in Germany and: Heaven in Italytrying to find out more about how open he is to joining them, and then trying to get closer to terms that Dortmund might agree to sell him.
Heaven in Germany reports that Dortmund are now more willing to sell him, with Napoli willing to pay around £44m (€52.5m).
Direct contact between Conte and the player is also likely in the coming hours, according to Heaven in Italy.
However, the winger is reluctant to move in the winter, Heaven in Germany they report.
Rashford’s Barcelona hopes are dwindling
The latest from Sky Sports News senior reporter Melissa Reddy.
Marcus Rashford hopes to join Barcelona They are retreating from “Manchester United” day by day.
Athletic director of the Catalan club. DecoIn the middle of the week, it became clear that their priority was to extend their contracts Pedro: and: Gavias well as Ronald Araujo and: Gerard Martinwho extended their deals on Thursday.
Barca’s wages will naturally rise thanks to those improved terms and they have relied on exits to create wage space before calling on Rashford’s availability.
However, they have problems with reducing the team. Eric Garcia has now decided to leave Como for good and will remain at the Camp Nou, a result that manager Hansi Flick wanted and was pushing for.
Ansu Fati he doesn’t want to leave, even though he knows he’ll have limited playing time.There should still be strong offers for him, too.
Barca will need to find quick solutions to accommodate Rashford and if they decide to pursue a move, it is expected to be opportunistic and late in this window.
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