Man Utd and Chelsea weighing up sensational swap deal after two transfer requests

Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly looking at a sensational swap deal between Christopher Nkunku and Alejandro Garnacho, with both players seeking transfers this summer.

Nkunku has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca and his future looks bleak after he was substituted at half time during a 0-0 draw at Brentford in April, despite being the club's only recognised striker during that period.

He was signed for £53m in 2023 but his progress at Stamford Bridge has been hindered by injury setbacks and inconsistency on the pitch.

Garnacho, meanwhile, looks destined for the exit door at Old Trafford after falling out with manager Ruben Amorim, who has already signed forward Matheus Cunha and is also attempting to sign Bryan Mbeumo.

The Argentine was benched for the Europa League final defeat against Tottenham and came out with some stern criticism after the game, questioning his manager's decision and admitting the team had a "s***" season.

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Earlier on in the campaign, Amorim and Garnacho butted heads again after the winger was accused of turning his back on the former Sporting Lisbon boss while being given instructions during a Europa League game against Viktoria Plzen.

Now both players situations could be resolved in one swift move, with the Telegraph reporting that Chelsea and United are looking into the possibility of swapping the duo.

However, the report goes on to state that separate transfers are more likely as it would "solve headaches" for both clubs, though neither team has held talks on either transfer as of yet.

Garnacho has been told he has "no future" at United and would jump at the chance of moving to Stamford Bridge, having already been strongly linked with a move in January.

As for Nkunku, his future is looking more bleak after Chelsea spent £30m on new forward Liam Delap, while the club are seeking to add another forward to their frontline in the shape of Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens.

Nkunku did manage to score 14 goals in all competitions last season, mainly through cup competitions, and Amorim is said to be willing to give him a chance in the United team after becoming frustrated with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.

Garnacho also had a positive season for United despite his troubles with Amorim. He scored 10 goals and assisted nine in total and still has time to develop as a footballer at the age of 20.

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