Forget about the Lucky draw at Anfield,I have warned Amorim about this countless times that this particular Man United player will relegate the team this season unless He’s been forced out of the team”, Pep Guardiola reveals the ONE Man United player that is spoiling Amorim project now
Forget about the Lucky draw at Anfield,I have warned Amorim about this countless times that this particular Man United player will relegate the team this season unless He’s been forced out of the team”, Pep Guardiola reveals the ONE Man United player that is spoiling Amorim project now
Napoli’s talks over a potential move for Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford have led to the Red Devils enquiring about Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to reports.
The Red Devils boss decided to leave Rashford out of their 2-1 win over arch-rivals Man City in the Manchester Derby in mid-December, while Alejandro Garnacho also missed that game.
But Rashford was then left out the two following games as well with Ruben Amorim pointing to “selection” as the reason for leaving the Man Utd forward out of his squad for their matches against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup and Bournemouth in the Premier League.
After being left out of their clash with Man City, Rashford told journalist Henry Winter that he is ready for a “new challenge” away from Old Trafford.
Man Utd head coach Amorim insisted just before Christmas that he will “forget the interview now” and move on by judging Rashford solely on his performances on the pitch.
Amorim told Sky Sports: “It is a hard situation. I understand that these players have a lot of people around them, making choices that are not the first idea from the player.
“I am always here to help Marcus as another player. I have to do what I have to do. They chose to do the interview as it is not just Marcus. I understand that.
“As a coach I focus on performance and the way you train. The rest, it is better for me and the club to deal with that when the time comes.
At the moment I focus on improving Marcus and we need a talented guy like Marcus. I forget the interview now and see what I see on the pitch.”
There have been a number of clubs reportedly interested in Rashford with the January transfer window now open and Man Utd keen to raise money for potential incomings.
Our friends at TEAMtalk have an exclusive with Italian journalist Rudy Galetti claiming that Man Utd brought up Kvaratskhelia in talks over a deal to offload Rashford to Napoli.
The journalist claims: ‘Recent discussions between Manchester United and Napoli initially focused on Marcus Rashford and included enquiries about the Georgian winger, who is on United’s shortlist as his potential replacement.’
It is claimed that the Napoli winger is ‘open’ to a transfer in the summer if he can’t agree a new deal at the Serie A side and although Man Utd are ‘still tracking the player, it is not certain that they will be interested after June – given that they need a reinforcement right now, in January’.
The situation surrounding Marcus Rashford and his reported issues at Manchester United, coupled with Napoli’s interest in the player, has sparked significant transfer speculation. Reports suggest that Pep Guardiola has indirectly criticized Rashford’s impact on Ruben Amorim’s project at United, potentially escalating tensions.
### Key Points:
1. **Rashford’s Exclusion**:
– Rashford has missed several games, including a Manchester Derby and subsequent matches against Tottenham and Bournemouth. Amorim cited “selection reasons” for these decisions.
– Rashford’s interview with journalist Henry Winter hinted at his desire for a “new challenge,” adding to the uncertainty around his future.
2. **Amorim’s Stance**:
– The Manchester United manager has tried to downplay the controversy, focusing on Rashford’s performance and training, rather than off-field matters. Amorim appears determined to reintegrate Rashford based on merit.
3. **Napoli’s Interest**:
– Napoli is reportedly in talks with Manchester United over Rashford’s potential transfer.
– During these discussions, Manchester United enquired about Napoli’s Georgian winger, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as a possible replacement.
4. **Kvaratskhelia’s Future**:
– The Napoli star is open to a move if he cannot secure a new contract with the Serie A club.
– Manchester United remains interested in Kvaratskhelia, but their focus is on immediate reinforcements, suggesting the possibility of January activity.
### Implications for Manchester United:
– If Rashford leaves in January, United will need to act swiftly to secure a replacement, with Kvaratskhelia emerging as a prime target.
– Rashford’s departure could provide funds to strengthen other areas of the squad but also risks disrupting United’s attacking depth.
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