Manchester United They have reportedly rejected a £40m bid for one of their young players who have struggled since Ruben Amorim's arrival in November.
United escapes from Southampton thanks to the brilliant Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo was United's hero as they came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday evening and win a Premier League match for the first time in a month. After United fell behind thanks to a Manuel Ugarte own goal, the Ivory Coast international, who has been United's standout player this season, scored three goals in the last 12 minutes to secure a vital win for the Amorim side.
Imad's hat-trick was the first in his professional career, as he became the first African player to score three goals in a match for United, and the second youngest player in the club's history to score a hat-trick in the English Premier League, behind only him. Wayne Rooney.
“I'm very happy to score my first hat-trick, especially at Old Trafford,” the 22-year-old, who last week signed a new five-year contract with United, said. He said after the match. “I'm very happy, especially with the win, because I think this team deserves it, and we have to continue like this.”
At the same time, Amorim said: “He is having a very good season. Congratulations to him. I hope he enjoys tonight because he needs to appreciate these moments.”
“He needs to keep going. In football, one day you're a really good player. The next day, you have to do it again. He has a lot to improve. He played in a different position today and then, and in the second half we took advantage of his ability.” And decisive passes from the players.”
Manchester United rejects Garnacho's offer
While Amad is thriving under Amorim, his United teammate Alejandro Garnacho is struggling. The Argentine has failed to register a single goal or assist in nine Premier League matches since Amorim's appointment in November, and was left out of the squad for last month's Manchester derby, which United won 2-1.
Amidst the struggles of Jarnacho, the Italian side Napoli have reportedly tried to lure the 20-year-old winger away from Old Trafford.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Napoli recently made a £40m bid for Garnacho, which United rejected. Manager Antonio Conte is said to be eyeing Garnacho as a replacement for Hvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain. However, sources in Italy suggest that Napoli believe United's asking price for Garnacho is too high, and they are now looking for other targets.
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Before the win over Southampton, Amorim was asked whether Jarnacho, who won the 2024 Puskas Award with his flying overhead kick against Everton, had a future at Old Trafford.
He replied: By metro: “It's clear. He has talent. He needs to learn to play in a different position. He needs to play better inside the pitch. He is getting much better at recovering his position when he doesn't have the ball.
“Sometimes he's not in the right place to make transitions like he was in the past because I prefer to defend and then build with the whole team to get into the final third. He's finding the best way to play in that system.”