Ruben Amorim told to sign Chelsea star who would ‘walk into the Man Utd team’
Ruben Amorim told to sign Chelsea star who would ‘walk into the Man Utd team’
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Paul Merson has told Manchester United to complete a sensational swap deal that would see Alejandro Garnacho join Chelsea in exchange for Christopher Nkunku. It was reported last week that Chelsea were considering making a surprise move for Garnacho as they look to bolster their attacking options.
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Though Enzo Maresca tried to distance himself from the rumours, the Argentine’s future at Old Trafford is uncertain with Napoli also very keen on his services. United don’t want to sell the 20-year-old, whom they value at around £55million, but may be forced to do so in order to comply with financial regulations.
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On Friday, it was then reported that the Red Devils could let Garnacho move to Stamford Bridge if they were able to sign Nkunku from the Blues. The French forward has been tipped to leave west London amid a lack of game time, with Bayern Munich among his suitors.
Discussing the transfer saga on Sky Sports, Merson believes the swap deal is no-brainer for United and urged Ruben Amorim to make it happen as soon as possible. ‘If I’m Man United, I’m getting that deal done, 100 per cent. I’m dropping him [Garnacho] off and picking up Nkunku,’ the Arsenal legend said.
‘He’s a good player, he’s just bang unlucky at Chelsea because of Palmer whose done unbelievably well. He’s a good player. Honestly, if Man United got him they’d get a signing-and-a-half. ‘I don’t get the Garnacho one. He’s not better than Jadon Sancho nowhere near, he’s not better than Pedro Neto. Him and Noni Madueke have their days when they’re looking good but they won’t be consistent enough.
