I was a fan favourite like Alejandro Garnacho - Man United didn't show me the love I needed
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United are at risk of upsetting their supporters if they let Alejandro Garnacho leave this month. The 20-year-old, who has largely been on the outset since Ruben Amorim's appointment in November, is heavily linked with moves to Chelsea and Napoli, with the former in pole position given United's hefty £70million asking price.
Despite his underwhelming recent form, Garnacho remains a fan favourite at Old Trafford, though that hasn't stopped him from being placed in the shop window.
The situation somewhat mirrors Ander Herrera's departure in 2019. The Spanish midfielder was adored by the United faithful, but found love and respect harder to come by with the higher-ups at the club, despite winning the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award in 2016/17.
When his United contract expired, Herrera left for PSG, and suggested afterwards that he'd effectively been pushed out. "My intention was not to leave the club and I was happy there," the now 35-year-old said to The Telegraph in 2020. "It was not a secret.
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