Manchester United have made a surprising late attempt to secure Brighton's Julio Enciso as speculation mounts over Alejandro Garnacho's potential departure to Chelsea. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Red Devils are exploring the possibility of bringing in the Paraguayan international as a replacement for Garnacho, whose agent was recently spotted at Stamford Bridge amid transfer talks.
Despite United's interest, Enciso appears more likely to join Ipswich Town on loan, where he would be guaranteed more regular playing time. The 19-year-old has found minutes hard to come by at Brighton this season, raising questions about United's strategy in targeting a player currently out of favor at a Premier League rival.
The situation has been further complicated by interest from multiple European clubs, including Atalanta, Valencia, and Borussia Dortmund. However, Brighton's preference is to keep Enciso within the Premier League, particularly given that he is set to achieve homegrown status next year, having arrived at the club in 2022.
While Garnacho has attracted interest from both Chelsea and Napoli, sources suggest the Argentine youngster is leaning towards a move to Stamford Bridge. The timing of these developments is crucial, with the winter transfer window set to close on February 3, leaving all parties involved in a race against time to finalize any potential moves.
United's pursuit of Enciso as a potential Garnacho replacement has raised eyebrows among supporters, particularly given the Paraguayan's limited playing time at Brighton this season. The outcome of these interconnected transfer sagas will become clear in the coming days as the transfer deadline approaches.
