Tottenham are reportedly weighing up a surprise move for Alejandro Garnacho, who looks set to depart Manchester United this summer. The winger is one of five players who have been exiled from first-team training after requesting to leave Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford, Tyrell Malacia, Antony and Jadon Sancho are the other four players in question.
Garnacho is thought to have played his final game for the Red Devils following a breakdown in his relationship with Ruben Amorim. The pair have failed to see eye-to-eye since the United boss arrived from Sporting and it seems clear that Garnacho is no longer in his plans. He was linked with Chelsea earlier in the window but Tottenham have now emerged as contenders for his signature.
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The north Londoners have been monitoring the 21-year-old's situation, according to the Daily Mail, and could firm up their interest with an official bid in the coming weeks.
United are reportedly looking to sell Garnacho, as opposed to loaning him out, because he would generate a significant profit under financial fair play rules. He was previously valued at £70million but a deal is thought to be unlikely to fetch that amount.
Tottenham are not the only club with an interest in the Argentina international, with Chelsea still believed to be keeping close tabs. Aston Villa have also been linked with a potential move after Garnacho was spotted wearing one of their shirts last month.
Amorim would seemingly be happy for Garnacho to leave, having exiled the winger from training. It was also claimed that United's five outcasts were recently given time off so they could explore potential moves away from Old Trafford.
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Garnacho's relationship with Amorim was already fraught before the Europa League final against Tottenham. However, it went beyond the point of repair when the forward launched a public attack on his manager after being named on the bench.
He said: "It's obviously tough for everyone after this season, which was really s***, both now and after losing the Community Shield. We didn't beat anyone.
"Up until the final, I played every round, I helped the team. Today, playing 20 minutes... I don't know. The game has an influence, but the season itself and the situation at the club... I'm going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next."
Garnacho's brother Roberto added fuel to the fire with his own comments, writing on Instagram: "Working as no one else, helping every round, coming from two goals last two finals… just to be on the pitch for 19 minutes and get thrown under the bus."
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Garnacho made 58 appearances for United across all competitions last season, chipping in with 11 goals and 10 assists.
United legend Paul Parker recently urged the club to sell Garnacho as quickly as possible, suggesting that he would benefit from a move abroad rather than staying in the Premier League.
"Garnacho needs to be exported," said Parker. "There is no exit, because there will never be success at Manchester United. He doesn’t have the right attitude and he doesn’t want to put in enough work. I don’t think that ever will change.
"He needs a bit of fresh air, he needs a change of environment, and I think he could benefit from a move to another country."
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