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Paul Merson has told Manchester United to complete a sensational swap deal that would see Alejandro Garnacho join Chelsea in exchange for Christopher Nkunku.
It was reported last week that Chelsea were considering making a surprise move for Garnacho as they look to bolster their attacking options.
Though Enzo Maresca tried to distance himself from the rumours, the Argentine’s future at Old Trafford is uncertain with Napoli also very keen on his services.
United don’t want to sell the 20-year-old, whom they value at around £55million, but may be forced to do so in order to comply with financial regulations.
On Friday, it was then reported that the Red Devils could let Garnacho move to Stamford Bridge if they were able to sign Nkunku from the Blues.
The French forward has been tipped to leave west London amid a lack of game time, with Bayern Munich among his suitors.
Discussing the transfer saga on Sky Sports, Merson believes the swap deal is no-brainer for United and urged Ruben Amorim to make it happen as soon as possible.
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‘If I’m Man United, I’m getting that deal done, 100 per cent. I’m dropping him [Garnacho] off and picking up Nkunku,’ the Arsenal legend said.
‘He’s a good player, he’s just bang unlucky at Chelsea because of Palmer whose done unbelievably well. He’s a good player. Honestly, if Man United got him they’d get a signing-and-a-half.
‘I don’t get the Garnacho one. He’s not better than Jadon Sancho nowhere near, he’s not better than Pedro Neto. Him and Noni Madueke have their days when they’re looking good but they won’t be consistent enough.
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‘I don’t see where he plays but the other lad walks into the Man United team.’
As mentioned, Chelsea are already well-stocked for wingers, including Sancho who is on loan from United, making their interest in Garnacho bizarre to say the least.
Former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood can’t make heads or tails of it, but unlike Merson believes Amorim should still hold onto Garnacho, one of United’s better players this season.
‘Very surprised on the fact that I don’t think Chelsea need Garnacho. I don’t think they do [need another winger], they’ve got better players,’ the former Tottenham boss said.
‘Nkunku to United I can see. He’s a goalscorer, he wants to play on a regular basis and I still think Man United are a big pull.
‘But for Garnacho to go the other way, I just can’t see it. I’m not sure about Garnacho, I don’t think he’s a superstar but I think he’s a lot better than a lot of the players they’ve got.
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