Garnacho and Nkunku in line for shock swap as Man Utd and Chelsea explore summer deal

Garnacho, 20, appears to have fallen out of favour at Manchester United following a string of off-pitch controversies.

The Argentine winger raised eyebrows during the club's recent post-season tour in Asia with his perceived lack of enthusiasm, and further stirred debate after sharing a photo of himself on holiday in Ibiza donning an Aston Villa shirt.

The incident hasn't gone down well with the club hierarchy or sections of the fanbase, fuelling speculation of a potential summer departure.

Chelsea are said to be monitoring the situation closely and are open to including Nkunku as part of a potential swap. The French forward, signed from RB Leipzig, has struggled to find form and consistency at Stamford Bridge due to recurring injuries and a lack of rhythm.

At 27, he may now be deemed surplus to requirements as the Blues look to freshen their attacking options. The Red Devils are known to be in the market for a striker, while Chelsea are seeking a new left-sided attacker following Jadon Sancho's return to Manchester.

A direct exchange between the two players could suit both parties and might save the London club from shelling out a hefty fee on alternative targets. Though still at the rumour stage, a deal of this nature could provide a rare case of mutual benefit in a summer window often marked by inflated prices and uncertain gambles.