Contact between Manchester United and Napoli for the January transfer of Alejandro Garnacho has opened, with a report also revealing the higher-than-expected transfer fee in play.

Serie A giants Napoli were linked with a move for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho yesterday and there is now an indication that the Red Devils could be open to a sale.Corriere dello Sport

Manchester United have reportedly turned down a bid from Napoli for Alejandro Garnacho. The 20-year-old has fought his way back into the frame under Ruben Amorim after being axed from the squad for the trip to Man City last month and started Sunday's FA Cup win over Arsenal.

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho is for the chop at Old Trafford, despite his breakout form over the last couple of years

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with a transfer away from the club in the January window

Napoli are prepared to offer Manchester United a sum of €45m for Argentina talent Alejandro Garnacho according to Monday’s reports, but the Premier League

Corriere dello Sport today, as relayed by CN24, have reported that even though Ruben Amorim had started Garnacho against Arsenal in the FA Cup yesterday, United have to comply with PSR regulations and that is why they are open to a sale of the Argentina international.

Sport Italia's Michele Criscitiello reported, on Sunday, that Napoli have identified Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho as a replacement for Paris Saint-Germain-bound Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The report further claimed that Napoli officials are already in touch with the Red Devils as Antonio Conte has given his green signal for the Argentine's transfer.