Man United have moved closer to tieing future star Alejandro Garnacho down to a new long-term contract as a deal in principle has reportedly been agreed between the player and the Manchester club.
Negotiations over an improved contract have been underway for several months with Garnacho’s current deal expiring in 2024, however, new terms appear close to being finalised as reported by ESPN.
The contract is reportedly a five-year deal, which will keep the 18-year-old at Old Trafford throughout his development towards his prime years. The Argentina star will receive a pay rise as a result of his growing importance to Erik ten Hag, but it is uncertain how much that will be.
According to the report, the final stumbling block before a pen can be put to paper is an issue regarding image rights. However, that isn’t expected to be a concern as the deal edges closer.
Garnacho is having his breakthrough year at Old Trafford and his playing style has already made him a favourite amongst the Manchester club’s fanbase.
At 18 years of age, the future for the winger looks very promising and United will be happy to know that he will be in a red shirt for at least another five years.
Manchester United: Denzel Dumfries could be enticed to Old Trafford
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could entice Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries to Old Trafford this summer, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
THE LOWDOWN: DUMFRIES PROFILED
The 26-year-old wing-back enjoyed a brilliant 2022 World Cup with the Netherlands at the end of last year, helping them reach the quarter-finals of the competition.
Dumfries scored once and assisted twice from his advanced wing-back role, providing energy down the flank and further enhancing his reputation.
Meanwhile, at Inter, the Dutchman has made 20 appearances in Serie A this season, as well as five in the Champions League, proving to be an important figure following a move from PSV, where he racked up 36 goal involvements from 124 appearances.
THE LATEST: UNITED BACKED TO MAKE MOVE
Speaking to Give Me Sport, O’Rourke said Dumfries is a long-term target and Ten Hag could personally drive the move to convince the player to join:
“I think it can only help that there is a Dutchman in charge of Manchester United and that could maybe help persuade Denzel Dumfries to make the move to Old Trafford.
“He’s been a long-term target for Manchester United in recent seasons. He is a real buccaneering right-back who loves to attack. He looks like he’s got all the attributes to be a success in the Premier League with the style of play that he has.”
THE VERDICT: SHREWD SUMMER SIGNING
Dumfries has indeed been linked with a move to United in the recent past and he is someone who could be a really shrewd addition, coming in as an upgrade on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, should he depart.
The Inter man was hailed as a ‘breathless’ player by Micah Richards during the World Cup and he would bring more attacking thrust than both Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot.
That is highlighted by a tally of 44 assists and 29 goals during his club career, whereas Dalot has scored just twice in 91 appearances for United, for example.
Dumfries may feel that this summer is the right time for a new challenge and he is exactly the type of player who could help United find another gear, adding squad depth, experience and end product.
Source: caughtoffside.com; footballtransfertavern.com
