Ruben Amorim has refrained from commenting on speculation about Alejandro Garnacho’s future as the Manchester United winger continues to draw interest from Chelsea and Napoli. While both clubs have approached United, negotiations have yet to reach a conclusion.
Initially, United demanded a £70m fee for the Argentine star, but recent reports from Italy suggest the club has lowered their asking price to €65m (£54.8m) after further talks with Napoli.
Meanwhile, Garnacho, eager to remain in the Premier League, could lean toward Chelsea. His representatives were seen at Stamford Bridge, attending Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Wolves earlier this week.
When asked about the transfer rumors, Amorim redirected the focus to United’s Europa League tie against Rangers on Thursday.
“As I understand the question, let’s focus on the game,” Amorim said. “I don’t want to talk about that, especially before a game. Our focus is that our players are here to play, improve, and win. That’s what’s important.”
Amorim also clarified remarks he made after United’s 3-1 loss to Brighton on Sunday, where he described his team as “the worst Manchester United team in history.”
“I was speaking more about myself as a coach who has lost seven or eight of the first ten games,” Amorim explained. “It was frustration, and while I said the same to the players in the dressing room, I perhaps shouldn’t have phrased it that way publicly.”
The manager acknowledged that his blunt comments often draw media attention, which can inadvertently place undue pressure on his players. Despite this, he praised the team’s ability to respond positively to his critiques.
“They’ve turned it around well and are ready for tomorrow’s game,” Amorim concluded.