Chelsea are preparing to launch a £50million bid for Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho who has become unsettled under Ruben Amorim

Chelsea are reportedly considering launching a £50million bid for Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho.

The 20-year-old is on the Blues’ radar as well as receiving interest from Serie A outfit Napoli. However, the Italian club are now set to switch their attention to Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi after struggling to match United’s valuation of the winger.

But Chelsea are not to be deterred and are reportedly set to head the race of the Argentine who would cost around £50m. It’s believed that Chelsea’s position is strengthened by Garnacho’s desire to remain in the Premier League.

According to Sky Sports, the relationship between the two clubs is very good at the highest levels, with the Blues signing wantaway Jadon Sancho from United in the summer on an initial loan with an obligation fee.

Chelsea are said to have been notified of Napoli’s discussions with United for Garnacho with the Naples side holding meetings with United’s director of football negotiations Matt Hargreaves this week.

A drop in valuation from United’s original asking price has reportedly occurred, with the Old Trafford club initially asking for a package in excess of £60m (€75m), but will now settle for no less than £55m (€65m).

Even still, the figure remains too high for Napoli, who don’t want to exceed £46.5m (€55m) as they sought a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after he joined PSG for €70m (£59m) plus add-ons earlier this month.

Garnacho has expressed his concerns regarding his role at United in Ruben Amorim’s system. Under the Portuguese, United have operated in a 3-4-2-1 formation, which doesn’t utilise traditional wingers.

The Argentine has been left out of the starting line-up in place of Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes in recent weeks but starts United’s Europa League game against Rangers on Thursday night.