Barcelona now want "phenomenal" £70m Man Utd star who Amorim wants gone

Barcelona are believed to be eyeing a move for a Manchester United player that Ruben Amorim wants to see the back of this summer.

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There is plenty of Red Devils transfer news doing the rounds at the moment, not least regarding the future of Alejandro Garnacho at Old Trafford following a tumultuous season.

A recent report has claimed that United are willing to listen to offers for the 20-year-old at the end of the season, with Amorim wanting to move him on. This comes after he walked straight down the tunnel after being substituted against Ipswich Town last week. It is said that a “lack of discipline and some controversial episodes have exhausted the patience of the board” at Old Trafford, which could lead to Garnacho finding another club ahead of next season.

Elsewhere, an audacious move for Bayer Leverkusen and Germany star Florian Wirtz has been mooted at Old Trafford, with the 21-year-old enjoying another excellent season for the Bundesliga champions, scoring nine goals and registering 10 assists in the league.

A possible move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has also been mentioned, but Arsenal are reportedly providing stiff competition for the Nigerian’s services.

Barcelona want “phenomenal” £70m Man Utd ace

According to a report from Spain, Barcelona are keen on signing Manchester United ace Garnacho this summer, as they look to bolster their attacking options.

The report states that the Argentine’s “profile would fit the team’s idea of play” and he is described as an “attractive option” for the Catalan giants.

United supporters may be split when it comes to Garnacho’s future at the club, with some not wanting to see such a talented young footballer leave the club – someone who could ultimately be a big part of their future.

That said, others may feel that the attacker’s reported poor attitude is no help to anybody, especially Amorim, with the Red Devils’ head coach needing everyone to pull in the same direction.

It would certainly be a shame for United to lose Garnacho, valued at £70m, considering what a gifted footballer he is, with former defender David May hailing him after making 100 Red Devils appearances, saying:

“It is phenomenal, considering his age. He has an abundance of pace and he will score goals. If he gets kicked, he will run at them again. He will always give 100 per cent. He’s a massive part of this club going forward.”

Garnacho is undoubtedly one of United’s best attacking players on his day, scoring 23 goals in 126 outings for the club, but ultimately, if his attitude isn’t where Amorim wants it to be, there can only be one winner in the debate.

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For that reason, he will either have to knuckle down and show his boss that he is worth persevering with, or United may well cash in on him in the summer, signing a replacement who Amorim believes is better suited to what he wants.