Alejandro Garnacho’s future at Manchester United continues to hang in the balance as summer transfer discussions heat up. Once a rising star under Erik ten Hag, the winger now seems destined to be part of the upcoming shake-up at Old Trafford, with reports indicating that both he and Marcus Rashford may be left out of the club’s pre-season tour of the United States.
The situation escalated after Garnacho, who made headlines with a strong start last season—including a goal in the FA Cup final—saw his influence fade rapidly under new manager Ruben Amorim. Despite scoring early in the season and impressing in the Community Shield, the Argentine forward’s Europa League final appearance was limited to just 20 minutes in a defeat to Tottenham.
Adding fuel to transfer rumours, Garnacho was recently spotted holidaying in Ibiza wearing an Aston Villa shirt, notably with Rashford’s name on the back. While some fans brushed it off as playful, others saw it as a subtle jab at his current manager and a possible sign of discontent.
Amorim has reportedly sidelined both Garnacho and Rashford from future plans, with the latter performing modestly during his loan stint at Aston Villa earlier this year. While Rashford’s future also remains uncertain, Garnacho has drawn attention from top European clubs including Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Juventus, and Napoli. Meanwhile, Premier League clubs like Chelsea are emerging as favourites for his signature.
Currently, Chelsea lead the odds at 7/4 for securing Garnacho’s services, while Bayer Leverkusen sits at 10/1—a potential reunion with Erik ten Hag. Napoli could be a strong contender should the player opt for Serie A.
Garnacho was initially valued at £70 million, but his situation at United may lower his asking price. Still, with Champions League football a personal priority, any move would likely be to a top-tier club.
Elsewhere in the world of sports, Taylor Fritz returns to Eastbourne with hopes of repeating his pre-Wimbledon form. The American, who previously won the tournament three times, is priced at 33/10 with BetMGM and Unibet.
In basketball, the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the NBA championship after a thrilling Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers. Next season, they sit at 11/5 to retain their crown. However, the Houston Rockets, following a major trade for Kevin Durant, are tipped as dark horses at 10/1. Meanwhile, the LA Lakers attract attention after being sold to billionaire Mark Walter for a record-setting $10 billion—America’s most expensive sports franchise sale to date.
Garnacho’s journey from breakout star to transfer target adds another layer of intrigue to a summer window already brimming with drama, strategy, and shifting allegiances.