However, it is stressed that Villa cannot currently afford to meet United’s demands over Garnacho. Recent reports have claimed the Red Devils are now ready to accept £40 million ($54.1 million) for the winger, whose preference is to remain in the Premier League this summer.

After a drawn-out pursuit that finally brought Bryan Mbeumo to Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim’s need for more firepower remains clear. Manchester United’s early focus was on Liam Delap, but when he chose Chelsea,