Naples director Gioanni Manna has accepted Alejandro Garnacho's financial requests contributed to his proposed crash transfer by Manchester United in January.
After the surprise departure of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Naples to Paris Saint-Germain early in the window, the Serie A team placed their sights strongly at Garnacho who, in early January, faced Ruben Amaz.
Both clubs negotiated a possible sale, but Napoli quickly made it clear that they were Is not prepared to meet United's requirementswhich reports located somewhere between 50 million to 70 million. Manna has now admitted that personal terms also proved problematic.
“Garnacho is a player we like and we liked,” Manna said. “We considered it even before the departure of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. We met. We made a very important united offer. We approached their demands, very close.
“To leave the Premier League in January, because in July it is different, the player probably wanted to be financially satisfied. Something something we can't do now, we are not ready to do and I don't think is right.
“When you have an average salary inside the dressing room and I bring a new player who earns a medium and high salary, I don't see correct for those players who are doing important jobs here.”
Amorim repeatedly emphasized his desire to hold Garnacho, who was also of interest to Chelsea, and offered the international Argentina many minutes. He started four matches during the month and impressed the coach With his response to falling along with Marcus Rashford for Manchester Derby of December.
While there is no active desire to sell Garnacho, the winger is believed to remain available for the right price as United face an uphill battle to raise the necessary funds For a team adjustment in the summer transfer window.