Napoli have reportedly identified Alejandro Garnacho as a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Antonio Conte confirmed on Saturday that Kvaratskhelia made it clear he wants to depart the club this month.

"He asked the club to be sold, without mincing his words," he said. "This is what was said to me, the player has confirmed his decision to me.

"Personally I feel very disappointed, because I spent six months trying to make Kvara feel at the centre of the project, working with him, showing him that we could do something great and also working with the club for six months on the renewal. From my point of view, it’s a great disappointment."

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The winger is set to depart the Serie A side with Paris Saint-Germain pushing for his signature. Kvaratskhelia had been linked with United but are need a sale or two before bringing in new reinforcements. Napoli meanwhile, have already started working behind the scenes to sign Kvaratskhelia's successor.

Sport Italia claim Garnacho has been recommended by Conte and sporting director Giovanni Manna is expected to 'open contacts' with United. It's said that United have already set their asking price of €50million (£42m).

Garnacho has seen his opportunities limited under Ruben Amorim despite previously becoming undroppable with his performances on the flanks under former manager Erik ten Hag. Alongside Marcus Rashford, Garnacho was left out of Amorim's travelling squad for the Manchester Derby.

The Manchester Evening News reported earlier this week that the club had revoked the 'untouchable' status afforded to Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana in the summer. This means the club would be open to offers this month as they try to comply with the Financial Fair Play (FFP) concerns.

However, the Daily Mirror suggests the Argentinian winger will likely stay at Old Trafford at least until the end of the season.