According to The Pitch Prospect, Atletico Madrid are keeping an eye on Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.
Garnacho has been restricted to a supporting role under new boss Ruben Amorim and United would consider capitalizing on their academy product to offset PSR restrictions.
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The Argentine was a youth player at Atleti before moving to Old Trafford.
Garnacho, who has a contract until 2028, has seen his playing time significantly reduced in recent weeks after being left out of the squad for the 2-1 derby win at Manchester City last month.
Diego Simeone’s side are currently in a hotly contested LaLiga title race and are two points behind leaders Real Madrid with a game to play.
The winger managed just 109 minutes of action in United’s five marquee games and was primarily used from the bench.
The Portuguese coach still needs to find a way to integrate the 20-year-old into his newly introduced 3-4-3 system.
It’s a big change from last season for Garnacho, who was a mainstay under previous coach Erik ten Hag after graduating from the club’s academy.
Garnacho started each of United’s final 38 games last season as he dealt with the rigors of Premier League football.
The winger scored United’s opener in their FA Cup final win over City in May.
His appearance on the bench in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Anfield was the seventh consecutive game in which he did not start.
Given the form of captain Bruno Fernandes and the emergence of Amad Diallo – United’s derby day hero – Garnacho found it difficult to find a starting place.
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That has pushed Garnacho down the pecking order, a situation that has drawn a lot of attention to Atleti.
The Argentine could welcome the opportunity for a fresh start in familiar surroundings under Atleti head coach and compatriot Diego Simeone.
The talented wideman will not hamper his development ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where Argentina will look to retain the trophy.
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He is also United’s top goalscorer this season with eight goals in all competitions and recently received the FIFA Puskas Award for his impressive performance against Everton last season.
While Garnacho would be considered a failure if he were to leave, United are desperately looking for funds to help rebuild Amorim’s squad.
Therefore, a move to the Spanish capital could be an advantageous deal for all parties.