'Stay away' - Chelsea sent strong warning over £50m pursuit of Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho

Garnacho is hoping to secure a move to Chelsea before the summer transfer window closes after being deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim. The winger has reportedly told United that he either moves to Chelsea this summer or spends the next 6-12 months on the bench at Old Trafford.

Garnacho has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea, meaning the two sides simply need to agree on a fee. Manchester United are thought to want around £50 million ($67.1m) for the Argentina international, but television pundit and former striker Ally McCoist has warned Chelsea off a move for the 21-year-old.

McCoist told talkSPORT: "I’m not having it, no. Man United are desperately trying to get rid of him. Stay away. I don’t think Chelsea need him at this moment in time. I know [Noni] Madueke’s away across the city [having joined Arsenal], but no."

Garnacho will hope the two sides can agree a fee and the transfer can go ahead but looks set to be a spectator when the Premier League kicks off this weekend. Manchester United open up against Arsenal at Old Trafford, while Chelsea host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.