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Man United and Chelsea Discuss Possible Swap Deal for Garnacho and Nkunku
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly exploring a potential swap deal involving Alejandro Garnacho and Christopher Nkunku.
The idea of such a high-profile exchange first surfaced during discussions between the two clubs in late December, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Romano shared updates on his X account, explaining that while the swap is currently not at an advanced stage, it remains a possibility as the January transfer window progresses.
He stated, “Manchester United and Chelsea had initial talks about potential separate deals for Nkunku and Garnacho at the end of December. It could still be an idea for the two clubs but nothing is concrete yet.”
Garnacho, Manchester United’s 20-year-old winger, is reportedly open to a move to Chelsea, despite interest from Napoli.
Sources from TyC Sport indicate that Garnacho would prefer a switch to Stamford Bridge over joining the Serie A side.
Napoli had previously made a bid for the young Argentine, but United rejected the offer as they initially demanded £70 million for him.
Garnacho’s representatives were spotted at Stamford Bridge earlier this week during Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Wolves, fueling speculation about a potential deal.
Meanwhile, Manchester United is also in talks with Napoli, with reports from Italy suggesting that the Red Devils have now lowered their asking price to €65 million (£54.8 million).
Bukayo Saka believes Arsenal have what it takes to go all the way in the Champions League this season.
The winger shared his thoughts after helping the Gunners secure a big win over Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final clash on Wednesday night.
Although he missed a penalty, Saka made up for it by netting Arsenal’s first goal in the second half. Gabriel Martinelli followed up with another, sealing a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.
With a 3-0 win from the first leg at the Emirates, Arsenal cruised into the semi-finals with a dominant 5-1 aggregate score.
Next up, Mikel Arteta’s side will battle it out with Paris Saint-Germain for a spot in the final.
Speaking after the game, Saka said, “We’ve shown we can go toe-to-toe with top teams anywhere. I truly believe we can lift the trophy this year.”
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has praised Arsenal’s young talent Myles Lewis-Skelly after his standout performance in their 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg.
The 18-year-old played the full match at the Bernabeu, helping Arsenal secure a historic victory with goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand was full of admiration for the teenager’s composure.
“Wait, Lewis-Skelly is really just 18?” he asked, clearly impressed. “He looks so calm and confident both on and off the ball.”
Ferdinand added that even before the match, Lewis-Skelly appeared relaxed and composed while taking a call, calling him a “special” player.
The young midfielder will now be hoping to keep up his strong form when Arsenal take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has pointed out what he sees as a big edge Paris Saint-Germain have over Arsenal in their upcoming Champions League semi-final clash.
Both teams secured their spots in the last four after PSG saw off Aston Villa and Arsenal pulled off a huge win against Real Madrid.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Cole praised Arsenal’s performance and the progress under Mikel Arteta, saying the club is in a great place despite falling out of the Premier League title race.
He noted that Arsenal have already faced PSG earlier in the competition, which helps reduce the element of surprise. However, he believes the real game-changer is that the second leg will be played in Paris.
With the away goals rule no longer in play, Cole thinks hosting the second leg gives PSG a significant advantage.
Still, he gave Arsenal full credit for their display at the Bernabeu, calling it a brilliant achievement.
The first leg will be held at the Emirates later this month, with the return match scheduled for May in Paris.
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