David Ornstein: Man Utd exit talks 'advance' as wantaway star 'expects' to join Premier League rivals
Manchester United are looking to raise funds from player sales after agreeing their latest transfer deal
With Manchester United closing in on a deal for Benjamin Sesko, the focus at Old Trafford will soon pivot to player exits as the Red Devils desperately need to balance the books before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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A £74m deal has been agreed with RB Leipzig for Sesko while the player has agreed personal terms. He is expected to undergo his medical at the club on Friday to officially complete the move.
United have beaten Premier League rivals Newcastle United to the signing of the striker. The Magpies offered more money to sign the player but with Sesko preferring a move to Old Trafford, the Red Devils have managed to agree a deal at a slightly lower price.
The £74m deal pushes United’s summer spending over £200m after around £130m was spent on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. After missing out on European football, the Red Devils have limited funds and player exits will need to become a priority in the final weeks to avoid financial issues further down the line.
Alejandro Garnacho exit talks advance - David Ornstein
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Chelsea have “stepped up talks” with United about a potential move for wantaway forward Alejandro Garnacho. He notes the clubs “have been in touch over Garnacho for some time but talks have now advanced.”
Garnacho “expects” to make the move to Stamford Bridge this summer. The report notes that a price of £70m has been given to potential suitors previously but with Garnacho and Ruben Amorim having a public fallout - it is unclear if the Red Devils will be able to secure that much for the forward.
The Argentine expressed his unhappiness about being dropped for the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and is one of five players who has told the club they want to leave Old Trafford this summer.
Of those players, only Marcus Rashford has secured a move. He has joined Barcelona on loan but the move will save the Red Devils around £14m with Barca agreeing to pay the player’s entire salary for the duration of his loan.
Ruben Amorim no hard feelings over Alejandro Garnacho
"I think with Garnacho, you can understand and you can see that he's talented, he's a really talented boy,” said Amorim when addressing the player’s desire to leave. "But sometimes things don't work out and you cannot explain specifically what it is.
"But I have the feeling – and I think it's clear - that Garnacho wants a different thing with a different leadership and I can understand that.
"So I don't think it's a problem. Sometimes you adapt to one guy and you have the connection. Other times you want a new challenge. So we try to make everything OK for all parties. To the club, to the coach and to the player. It's a natural thing in football."