According to Metro, Ruben Amorim has avoided fueling speculation about Alejandro Garnacho's future amid interest from Chelsea and Napoli in signing the Manchester United winger.
United have been in talks with both clubs regarding a potential transfer for the Argentine international but have remained firm on their £70 million valuation.
Recent reports from Italy indicate that United have now reduced their asking price to €65 million (£54.8 million) following further discussions with Napoli.
Garnacho is believed to prefer staying in the Premier League, and his representatives were spotted at Stamford Bridge earlier this week during Chelsea's 3-1 win over Wolves.
When asked about the interest from Chelsea and Napoli, Amorim insisted his focus is solely on United's upcoming Europa League clash against Rangers. "Let's focus on the game," Amorim stated. "I don't want to discuss that, especially before a match." He further added, "Our priority is that our players are here to compete, we need to improve, we need to win matches to get that winning feeling, which is really important for us, so let's concentrate on that."
Amorim also clarified his earlier remarks where he referred to his team as "the worst Manchester United team in history" after their 3-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday.
Explaining his statement, Amorim said, "I was speaking more about myself rather than my players because I was talking as a coach who has lost seven or eight matches out of the first ten." He continued, "It was more about me, and I was reflecting on my own performance rather than that of the players. I will also address the response [from the media] suggesting that my comments were not helpful to my squad."
He acknowledged the scrutiny from the media, noting, "Every time I speak-and I talk a lot-whenever there's criticism about the players not being good enough, it puts pressure on them. I understand that, [so] I gave you that headline."
Amorim admitted to feeling frustrated at times but emphasized that his communication with the players remains consistent. "Sometimes I get frustrated, and maybe I shouldn't phrase things the way I do, but that's how it is," he said.
He concluded by stressing his honest approach with the squad, saying, "The positive thing is that I conveyed the same message differently in the dressing room just five minutes before. The players responded well, and they are ready for the upcoming match."
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