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Alejandro Garnacho joined United as a 16-year-old and has scored 16 times in the Premier League Chelsea are in talks with Manchester United over signing Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho. The 21-year-old has been told to find a new club as United head coach Ruben Amorim believes he wants a new challenge. Garnacho came close to joining Chelsea in January, with the player convinced a transfer would be agreed. The deal was not completed but the feeling has persisted that the player would eventually end up at Stamford Bridge. A line of communication has been left open throughout the summer but there is now more focus around the talks, although there is no agreement on a transfer just yet. As a 'home-grown' player, the fee United could generate for Garnacho, who joined the club from Atletico Madrid as a 16-year-old, would be important from a profit and sustainability perspective. But it remains to be seen how close United can get to the £60m they initially wanted for him at the start of the summer. Amorim was criticised for telling Garnacho he should find somewhere else to play immediately after the Europa League final defeat by Tottenham in May. Although Garnacho did go on the club's post-season tour of Asia, he cut a detatched and unhappy figure. He was not selected for the recent three-match trip to the United States, having initially been told to delay his return for pre-season training in the hope of a deal being concluded. When that did not happen, Garnacho was ordered to train at different times to Amorim's squad, along with fellow outcasts Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Marcus Rashford, who subsequently joined Barcelona on loan. Asked about Garnacho in Chicago last week, Amorim said: "You can see he is talented, he's a really talented boy. But sometimes things don't work out. "You cannot explain specifically what it is but I have the feeling it's clear Garnacho wants a different thing with a different leadership. "I can understand that. It is not a problem. Sometimes you adapt to one guy and have a connection, other times you want a new challenge. It's a natural thing in football. " How are Man Utd able to afford Sesko? Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Get Chelsea news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Man Utd agree £74m deal for Leipzig striker Sesko Scotland star Mc Tominay nominated for Ballon d'Or Mc Grath predicts 5-0 win for Australia in Ashes A legendary automotive dream, stalled by scandal and greed The latest update on the George Gibney case James May flies to the edge of space in a U2 spy plane Rob Ince speaks about his new ADHD diagnosis My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Newcastle's summer of frustration - what's going on? When do top European leagues start - and who will star? Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals. Video Brave complete nail-biting win over Originals Debt, delays & desperation - how Sheff Wed crisis impacts fans Why is it so hard to break into the NFL? Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs From Premier League title to yo-yo club - Leicester's unforgettable decade Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon 'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle' How will Russell feel about Mercedes contract saga? How to win at FPL - our experts give their best tips Lions tour awards - best player, moment and try, and a word on the Welshman. .. 'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win. Video'One of the great Test matches' - India earn series draw with narrow win 'I needed to get myself together' - Fitzpatrick on finding form Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.