Napoli's Move for Garnacho Fails Over Salary Demands

Alejandro Garnacho's potential transfer from Manchester United to Napoli fell through during the January transfer window primarily due to salary demands that exceeded Napoli's budget. Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna confirmed that while Napoli made a substantial bid, they could not agree on personal terms with Garnacho, who sought a significant increase from his current £50,000 weekly wage. This situation arose after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's departure to Paris Saint-Germain, prompting Napoli to target Garnacho as a replacement. Despite the club's interest, the financial discrepancies led them to withdraw from negotiations, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining a balanced wage structure. Garnacho's future remains uncertain, but he is expected to stay at Manchester United for now, with summer transfer possibilities still on the horizon. His inconsistent playing time under the new manager Ruben Amorim has raised questions about his role at the club moving forward.