ALEJANDRO GARNACHO leaving Manchester United could be the spark to light a fire of transfer movement at Old Trafford.
Garnacho, 20, appears to be edging closer to an exit from United in the coming days after being linked with Chelsea and Napoli.
Alejandro Garnacho’s potential exit from Manchester United could spark a transfer merry-go-round[/caption]
Man Utd fans have been hesitant to get on board with losing one of their brightest talents, but it may get the ball rolling on some much-needed arrivals at Old Trafford.
Given his status as an academy graduate, Garnacho would represent pure profit on Man Utd’s books with regard to FFP and PSR rulings if sold.
Meaning Garnacho’s proposed £60m transfer fee would, in theory, unlock huge spending power for manager Ruben Amorim.
That is because when clubs buy players, the transfer fees are amortised over the term of the contract for accounting purposes – effectively spreading the cost.
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So should United splash £40m on a new full-back on a five-year deal, they are able to split that cost over the course of the contract at just £8m per season.
That means that a £60m could be used to fund one year of amortisation on £300m of spending on players signing five-year deals at Old Trafford.
According to Sky Sports, a Garnacho exit this month could already get the ball rolling on that spending.
They claim that if the Argentine makes a switch to Chelsea, then the Blues could open the door to allow Christopher Nkunku to head the other way and possibly join Man Utd on loan.
Man Utd could sign Christopher Nkunku on loan[/caption]
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A permanent move for Nkunku is thought to be highly unlikely as United would be keen to use the funds for a left wing-back instead.
The sale of Garnacho would boost United’s transfer kitty and therefore their chances of bringing in full-back Patrick Dorgu from Lecce this month.
The Red Devils have reportedly had a £25.3m bid rejected by Lecce for the defender, with the Serie A side holding out for a fee closer to £33.6m.
Any funds from Garnacho would help them to return to negotiations and table a new offer for their target.
While if Dorgu does arrive, then it would free up out-of-favour Tyrell Malacia to leave the club on loan.
Sky claim that a number of European clubs have expressed interest in signing the Dutchman on loan should Dorgu arrive.
The transfer merry-go-round would all be started by a Garnacho exit, something that Amorim has left the door open for.
Quizzed on if Garnacho will leave before the deadline after United’s 1-0 win over Fulham on Sunday, Amorim said: “That, nobody knows. Anything can happen.
“He is improving in every part of the game: the understanding, when to defend. I am trying to find the best position for him. Today he played a bit open, not so inside. We need guys who can play one v one.”
Man Utd are keen on Lecce full-back Patrick Dorgu[/caption]
A move for Dorgu could open the door for Tyrell Malacia to leave on loan[/caption]
