Napoli has reportedly started discussions with Manchester United regarding a potential move for winger Alejandro Garnacho as the January transfer window continues to heat up.

The Serie A side sees Garnacho as a potential replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is on the verge of leaving Napoli for Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth €70 million.

According to Sky Sports Italy, initial talks took place on Tuesday, with Manchester United setting an asking price of £70 million for the 20-year-old Argentine.

However, Napoli has shown concerns over the steep price tag and is considering other options, including RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner, currently on loan at Tottenham Hotspur.

With Kvaratskhelia set for a medical with PSG, Napoli is eager to find a suitable replacement quickly.

Valencia manager Carlos Corberán has expressed high hopes for Umar Sadiq following the striker’s impressive debut goal for the club.

Sadiq found the back of the net during his first full match as Valencia edged out a 2-0 victory over Ourense in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday night.

The Nigerian international secured the second goal for Los Ches in the 78th minute, sealing their progression in the competition.

Speaking after the game, Corberán heaped praise on the 26-year-old forward, emphasizing his instinct for scoring.

He described Sadiq’s goal as a result of a brilliant individual effort, adding that it would serve as a confidence booster for the player moving forward.

“He has shown his ability to stay close to the goal and create chances. That individual play leading to his goal was remarkable, and I believe it’s a step forward in building his confidence.

This will help him contribute even more to the team,” Corberán remarked.

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has admitted that he regrets not making more signings in the summer transfer window.

The Premier League champions have faced a tough start to the season, with injuries playing a significant part in their struggles.

Reflecting on his decision, Guardiola now believes it was a mistake to not strengthen the squad earlier.

In the summer, Guardiola turned down the chance to sign new players, saying he trusted his current squad. He felt the team could continue to perform at a high level without further additions, relying on the return of Ilkay Gündogan and the signing of young talent Savinho.

However, as injuries have mounted, Guardiola now sees that a more proactive approach in the transfer market would have been wise.

“I always said in the summer that the club considered it, but I insisted, ‘No, I don’t want any signings,’” Guardiola explained.

“I believed in the team, and I thought we could do it again with these players. But after the injuries, I see now that maybe we should have done more,” he added.