Manchester United rejected the chance to sign one of Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea signings as they negotiated a deal for Alejandro Garnacho.

Chelsea paid £40m to sign Argentina international Garnacho from Premier League rivals United last summer.

Garnacho was once viewed as one of the most exciting players at Old Trafford but Ruben Amorim sanctioned his departure after growing frustrated with his form and attitude off the pitch.

Chelsea were in talks with Manchester United for a number of months before finally agreeing a deal at the end of August.

The Blues were unwilling to meet United’s initial asking price of around £60m and tried to offer a number of players to the Red Devils as bait in the deal.

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