Chelsea are lining up an opening bid for Alejandro Garnacho and could be left with a clear run for the Manchester United winger.

Napoli have reacted to transfer claims made in relation to Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho. The Serie A club are one of the clubs interested in signing the Argentina international winger this month but face competition from Chelsea to land the 20-year-old.

Jamie Carragher has questioned Chelsea ’s transfer pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho amid speculation Manchester United are set to receive a formal offer. The Argentina international’s future has been the subject of intense speculation ever since he was left out of Ruben Amorim’s squad ahead of last month’s Manchester derby.