Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly unhappy with the role he played in the UEFA Europa League final and now wants to leave the club. In a game that the Argentina international did not start, the Red Devils were beaten 1-0 by Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, May 21.
As a result, ESPN claims it is highly likely that Garnacho could be headed for the exit doors at Old Trafford (via Daily Mail). He only featured in the 71st minute, with the Red Devils chasing the game.
The attacker’s limited involvement may have come as a shock after he started both legs of the quarter-finals and semi-finals in the competition. Overall, he scored a goal and bagged four assists in 15 Europa League appearances for the season.
Speaking about his future after this outing, Garnacho said:
While Garnacho’s comments seemingly hint at a Manchester United exit, it remains to be seen where he will end up. Napoli showed interest in the Argentine in January, but were unwilling to meet the Red Devils’ asking price of £60-£70 million.
At the moment, Garnacho is contracted with his team till the summer of 2028. So far this season, he’s played 58 matches across competitions, bagging 11 goals and 10 assists.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in securing the services of Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta in the summer transfer window. According to a report from L’Equipe, the 27-year-old will evaluate his options, with the aim of making France’s team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (via ESPN).
A move away for the number nine is certainly on the cards, with just one year left on his agreement at Selhurst Park. Additionally, this report adds that a transfer back to his homeland to play in the Ligue 1 cannot be ruled out.
So far this season, Mateta has played 45 matches across competitions for Crystal Palace, bagging 17 goals and four assists. Manchester United are also said to have alternative options for this role, showing interest in Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha.
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