Man Utd Reject Chelsea's Latest Swap Proposal for Rising Star Alejandro Garnacho
Manchester United have reportedly turned down Chelsea's proposal to include Tyrique George in a player exchange that would have sent Alejandro Garnacho to Stamford Bridge.
Garnacho's future at Old Trafford has been uncertain since Ruben Amorim benched him for the Europa League final in May. Throughout a tense summer period, reports suggest the Argentine winger is determined to join Chelsea, having previously shown interest in the club last January.
Teams including Aston Villa, Al Nassr, and Bayern Munich have allegedly been turned away due to Garnacho's strong preference to join the growing collection of attacking talents at Stamford Bridge.
While Chelsea share this interest, a significant gap exists between their assessment of Garnacho's worth and United's asking price. The Red Devils have allegedly placed a £50 million ($67.2 million) valuation on the 21-year-old, who has three years remaining on his deal, while Chelsea are believed to be targeting a figure around £30 million.
To narrow this difference, the Blues have suggested various player exchanges. The most recent proposal involving 19-year-old forward George moving to Old Trafford was declined by United, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
In contrast to Garnacho, George has reportedly grown frustrated with the fierce competition for starting positions in Chelsea's attack. The English striker has been connected with a potential move to Roma this summer after Jadon Sancho, another United outcast, rejected the Italian club's advances.
Both Garnacho and Sancho belong to United's alleged "bomb squad" that has been isolated from Amorim's main training group. The Portuguese manager supports this approach while recognizing the complications it creates.
"I understand it's not ideal to have players in this position, but it's obvious they desire to play elsewhere," Amorim commented recently. "That's evident. So, we attempt to find solutions that satisfy everyone involved, and I must focus on preparing with the players I believe represent our future.
"Meanwhile, the other players continue training and getting ready for their next opportunity.
"Once the transfer window closes, it becomes a different situation. When the window shuts, we must welcome back all players and start fresh. Anything is possible."