Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has once again refused to rule out a departure for winger Alejandro Garnacho, who is still searching for his best role in the team’s new setup.

Chelsea have been heavily linked with Garnacho for weeks but that has not stopped Amorim from giving the Argentina international a significant role in his side, starting the 20-year-old in Sunday’s 1-0 win over Fulham.

It was hardly a stellar performance from any of United’s forwards but, when pressed on Garnacho after the game, Amorim confessed he is still trying to find a suitable role for him in his preferred formation.

“He is improving in every part of the game: the understanding, when to defend,” Amorim said. “I am trying to find the best position for him, today he played a bit open, not so inside. We need guys who can play one v one.”

Asked whether he will still be a United player beyond the end of the transfer window, Amorim added: “That, nobody knows. Anything can happen.”

Amorim has made similar comments about Garnacho in the past, challenging the youngster to raise his game if he wants to hold down a spot in United’s starting lineup.

However, he has praised Garnacho for his response to being dropped back in December alongside Marcus Rashford, whose exile from the team continues.

Chelsea are actively chasing a new forward this week and are expected to advance their interest in Garnacho, while there have even been discussions of a swap deal which would send Christopher Nkunku to United in exchange.

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