Manchester United have already signed three big-money players to revamp the team’s attack, but INEOS are not done yet as per recent reports.
Ruben Amorim still wants a midfielder, with Carlos Baleba being the top target, while Gianluigi Donnarumma has been earmarked as a potential option to replace Andre Onana in goal.
However, bringing in both these stars will mean a significant outlay, and the only way for both deals to materialise if for the co-owners to sell well.
Marcus Rashford has departed on loan to Barcelona, but the likes of Rasmus Hojlund, Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Alejandro Garnacho are all expected to depart this window.
Garnacho only wants Chelsea The Argentine has attracted interest from Bayer Leverkusen, Saudi Pro League sides as well as several Serie A teams, but he seems hellbent on only moving to Chelsea.
And the Blues are ready to take advantage, preparing a cut-price offer for the Carrington wonderkid. The Red Devils want a minimum of 50 million while the Stamford Bridge side will start off with only 30 million.
They are prepared to include one of their players in order to bring the price down, with The Peoples Person already relaying swap deal talks involving Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku.
With Benjamin Sesko onboard, United have no need for another striker, and hence, Fabrizio Romano has revealed on GMS that Chelsea have now offered United two other options.
Axel Disasi, who was a former target, and Renato Veiga have also now being offered as part of a swap deal. The latter, a full Portugal international and Nations League winner, can play as a centre-back and defensive midfielder, which United are currently crying out for.
But INEOS have clearly said no to any player deal possibilities, and want straight cash, which they want to subsequently reinvest into the squad.
As for Garnacho, he is even willing to stay put and not play for the next six-twelve months and allow his price to dwindle further in order to force through a move.
“Chelsea and Manchester United are in direct contact, but sources tell GMS that theres still a difference in valuation, as Chelsea want to pay around 30m and Man United start from 50m.
Two new swap deal options discussed We can also reveal that Chelsea offered the chance to include some players as part of the negotiations. Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku have been discussed, as well as Axel Disasi and Renato Veiga.
“The answer from Manchester United? They want money, fresh money to re-invest on different positions rather than going for these players despite the appreciation for some of them.
“Sources also tell GIVEMESPORT that Garnacho informed Man United about that: Chelsea or nothing, even if the price to pay is staying at the club completely out of the project.”
Both new players have struggled in Chelsea, and it makes very little sense to swap Garnacho for either of them. United’s stance regarding the Argentina international’s price has been undermined due to Amorim publicly disowning the winger.
It will be interesting to see how much INEOS can finally earn from his sale. It will count as pure profit, which hopefully will pave the way for Baleba to move to Old Trafford this window.
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Ayantan Chowdhury Ayantan has worked for 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites but his heart was always set on writing about his favourite club. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
