Manchester United‘s significant summer clear-out is accelerating, with the club now setting firm asking prices for wantaway forwards Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Højlund as they look to raise funds.
The most significant development surrounds Alejandro Garnacho. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Chelsea have “stepped up talks” with Manchester United to sign the talented Argentine winger. The deal is now reportedly “expected to happen,” largely because the player has made his intentions crystal clear: he wants to “join Chelsea only or nothing.”
In response to this serious and advanced interest, Manchester United have placed a £50 million price tag on the 21-year-old. With the player actively pushing for the move, negotiations between the two clubs will now focus on reaching an agreement on the final fee.
Meanwhile, United have also made a definitive decision on another of their forwards. Despite his previous public desire to stay and fight for his place, Rasmus Højlund has officially been made available for sale by the club. According to BBC Sport, his asking price has been set at £40 million.
The determined push to sell these two young players is driven by United’s need to generate significant funds. Offloading both Garnacho and Højlund could bring in up to £90 million, which would be crucial for financing their remaining transfer targets, such as a new central midfielder, before the window closes.
The futures of Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Højlund are now clearer than ever. Garnacho is closing in on his desired move to Chelsea, while Højlund is being actively pushed towards the exit door at Old Trafford as the club’s summer rebuild continues at pace.