Revealed: Staggering gap in Chelsea Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho's valuations as Man United 'consider offering a swap deal'
The Red Devils are seeking to offload Garnacho this summer, with the Argentine international one of the unwanted players placed into a 'bomb squad'.
Garnacho was told by Man United boss Ruben Amorim to find a new club in May, after the winger was unhappy to start on the bench in the Europa League final.
Man United have been in the market for a striker this summer, with the hope their pursuit can by aided by the sales of Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.
Mail Sport reported on Tuesday that the club have narrowed down their striker search to Aston Villa 's Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, with Alexander Isak and Jackson ruled out because of their prohibitive prices.
A swap deal involving Jackson and Garnacho has been mooted this summer, with the latter remaining of interest to Chelsea.
According to the Independent, Chelsea have placed an £80million price tag on Jackson this summer.
The Blues, however, are said to value Garnacho significantly less in the transfer market at around £50m.
The gap in valuations would appear to represent a major hurdle in any potential swap deal between the clubs.
Since joining Chelsea in the summer of 2023, the forward has scored 30 goals in 81 matches in all competitions, including 24 in the Premier League.
Jackson remains contracted to Chelsea until 2033, but will face increased competition this season following the arrivals of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap this summer.
Man United value Garnacho at around £40m, representing a major deduction from the £70m valuation they held when an offer from Napoli was turned down in January.
Selling him would generate 100 per cent profit for the club under profit and sustainability rules.
The 21-year-old has scored 24 goals and provided 22 assists in all competitions during his 144 appearances for Man United to date.
Last week, Amorim struck a more conciliatory tone by suggesting members of his 'bomb squad' could be welcomed back into the Man United squad should the club be unable to sell them at the right price this summer.
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