Alejandro Garnacho backs away from Aston Villa move despite Unai Emery insistence with outcast Man Utd winger targeting Champions League club as next destination

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Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly keen on signing for a Champions League team rather than joining Aston Villa.

WHAT HAPPENED?

ESPN states that Villa manager Unai Emery sees Garnacho as a useful player for his style of play, but the Argentine would prefer to sign for a Champions League side. The report adds that the winger would favour staying in the Premier League, with Chelsea monitoring his situation.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Garnacho is among a contingent of United players who are surplus to requirements ahead of the upcoming season. The Red Devils are reportedly willing to drop their asking price to around £40 million ($54m), perhaps highlighting how eager they are to get him off the books. Both parties want to party company but whether that happens is up in the air.

DID YOU KNOW?

The 21-year-old came through United's academy and has since scored 26 goals in 144 games in all competitions. The Argentine has also been attracting interest from Saudi Pro League teams, while Chelsea may have to sell players before pursuing Garnacho.

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WHAT NEXT?

Garnacho, who has hinted at a move away from United, is in a race against time to find an Old Trafford exit this summer, with the transfer window set to slam shut in just under six weeks. Whether he gets his dream Champions League move is unclear.