Alejandro Garnacho saga puts five clubs on red alert but Marcus Rashford issue emerges
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Alejandro Garnacho's uncertain future at Manchester United has put five clubs on red alert ahead of the January transfer window. Garnacho was dropped from the United squad which beat Manchester City on Sunday, with boss Ruben Amorim insisting the decision was not due to any discipline problems. It had been a positive season for Garnacho until that point.
He has scored eight goals and notched four assists in all competitions this term. But while he was a certain starter under Erik ten Hag, that has not been the case under the Dutchman's replacement Amorim. His decreased game-time under the new manager has led to suggestions the Argentine could be on his way out of Old Trafford. With United needing to raise funds to bring in players for Amorim, Garnacho could well find himself at risk of being sold.
According to the Daily Mail, while he had been seen as an 'untouchable', some of Europe's top clubs have the sense that he could be available at the right price. The situation is less to do with Amorim and more to do with market forces placing United under pressure.
The easiest way for them to generate revenue would be to sell homegrown academy graduates. That has made Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo the prize assets at United. While there has been much speculation on Rashford's future, his lucrative contract makes a deal difficult. Garnacho though is yet to move into the high-earner bracket and would likely command a much higher fee than Rashford.
