Manchester United are in line for a second lucrative sell-on windfall from Alejandro Garnacho's potential Chelsea departure, following Mason Greenwood's possible switch to Fenerbahce.
What happened?
Alejandro Garnacho has found life difficult since joining Chelsea last summer for £40million. The Argentine made precious little impression in west London as the Blues stumbled to a 10th-place Premier League finish — missing out on European football entirely.
Why it matters for Alejandro Garnacho
Garnacho's struggles have fuelled speculation that the 22-year-old could be shown the door, with the Press Association reporting that Chelsea are prepared to sell and will entertain offers in the region of £42.5m. This would enable Manchester United to pocket an additional windfall from last year's Garnacho sale, having shrewdly negotiated a 10 per cent sell-on clause within the agreement.
What comes next?
Reports emerging from Italy have indicated that Roma are eyeing up the United academy graduate. It is suggested that the Serie A club's Champions League qualification would enable them to pursue a permanent transfer should they wish, though they would ideally prefer to bring the winger in on loan with an option to buy.
Since Garnacho came through the academy ranks — having joined United from Atletico Madrid for just £100,000 back in 2020 — the original £40m fee received from Chelsea was registered as pure profit under the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The very same financial benefit would apply to any sell-on income United receive further down the line.
This follows reports emerging from Turkey suggesting Fenerbahce are expected to snap up Greenwood for €40m (£34m) plus €2m in bonuses. United also negotiated a sell-on clause as part of that deal, entitling them to a significant cut of any future transfer fee Marseille might receive. While early reports differed, the clause is broadly understood to sit somewhere between 40 and 50 per cent.
According to ESPN, both Fenerbahce and Atletico Madrid have struck agreements with Marseille. United stand to pocket €14m (£11.9m) should Greenwood opt for a move to Turkey, or €15.7m (£13.3m) if he heads back to Madrid, where he previously spent time on loan at Getafe while still on United's books.
Greenwood has netted 48 goals in 81 appearances for Marseille. His outstanding form has prompted former Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi to tip him for Ballon d'Or glory.
What's next for Alejandro Garnacho?
Garnacho's potential departure from Chelsea would be a significant blow to the club's hopes of reviving their fortunes. With the Argentine struggling to make an impact, Chelsea may be willing to sell and recoup some of the £40m they spent on him last summer.
The 22-year-old's future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Manchester United could be in line for a second lucrative sell-on windfall from his potential departure.
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