Former Premier League defender Bacary Sagna has delivered his thoughts on Alejandro Garnacho's future and Manchester United's interest in Wolves star Matheus Cunha
Alejandro Garnacho has been urged to leave Manchester United this summer, while concerns have been raised over the Red Devils' interest in Matheus Cunha. United are set for a big summer in the transfer market, with Ruben Amorim looking to revamp his squad after a lacklustre campaign.
United currently sit 14th and are set for their worst ever Premier League finish, although they could still qualify for next season's Champions League if they win the Europa League. Both incomings and outgoings are expected this summer and United are pushing ahead with a £62.5million move for Cunha.
The forward has been a key player for Wolves this season, netting 12 league goals, but former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna is not convinced a move to Old Trafford is the right one for Cunha.
"Playing for Wolves and playing for Manchester United are both different types of pressure," Sagna told Paddy Power. "It's about how you’re going to cope with that pressure, with your teammates and a different atmosphere.
"Matheus Cunha is a top player and is very creative. He is very fast on the ball when he plays for Brazil. It would be a good signing but I'm not sure if it is the right signing for Manchester United.
"Any player can have a good impact at Manchester United. It's not only about one player, it's about the whole team. It will still be an amazing signing but if it means that it's on him only to turn the old squad to a successful one – then I'm not sure."
Sagna also suggested Garnacho should look to leave Old Trafford this summer, claiming United is not the "right" fit for the 20-year-old. "Manchester United need to refresh their team," Sagna added.
" Mason Mount didn't give the impact that they expected – so he might leave. We didn't see much of him. I think it's the right time for Alejandro Garnacho to move on too.
"He started well but he is at a stage where he needs to be playing more consistently. It doesn't seem right for him to be at Manchester United.
"The defence is ageing – so maybe bring in more young and fresh players. You can't change the whole team, but they need to focus on the goalkeeper first of all.
"They need a keeper that doesn't play out with his feet. A keeper must dive and stop the balls. Nowadays people and coaches are too focused on someone that can play with their feet.
"Before you can play with your feet, you need to stop taking too many risks. Manchester United have been making too many mistakes and are conceding too many goals."
LaxmanaRembat
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sell garnacho and buy Arif Aiman from Johore DT Malaysia he's proven player 4th times mvp.
kelvinjs
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The same as Saka cuz Arsenal isn’t the right fit for him at the moment n going forward in his career. He needs a club that will give him trophies 🏆
😂😂😂😂
yardman2024
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Garnacho just needs to start making better decisions on the ball. he could have been topping the table with assists if he chose to pass instead of shooting from difficult positions. he will fail wherever he goes if he doesn't change this.
yardman2024
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ME TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF THESE EX-PLAYER PUNDITS
doybeimort
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How I wish Garnacho could come to Manchester City. I admire his versatility. I like Garnacho, young and enterprising. A total footballer for the future. No fool can release such a talent at such an age. I'm sorry Bacary Sagna you are offside on your analysis. I think you had smoked something. Even on Cunha you missed the point. Cunha is top talent. He is an amazing player who can play for any team.
ImmsSPURS
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GARNACHO IS A GOOD PLAYER, BUT AT UNITED HE IS A TRASH 🗑!! HE NEEDS TO LEAVE THAT F*CKING CLUB!! THAT CLUB HAS NO VISION AND AMBITIONS !! I LOVE GARNACHO ❤️ BUT I HATE UNITED
Teademnsy
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Who told Garnacho to leave, we can still have both, they don't even play same position. this is my club, I have final say
Yoeadklor
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I wish Cunha could've made the switch after the 2026 WC. Going into a new club 12 months before the WC is sometimes risky in terms of the possibility of nailing a spot in the final 26 man squad.. There's a new environment to consider, the adaptation, new philosophies, new mates. We're not even certain Cunha will have an impact.
Roozo
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The same as Saka cuz Arsenal isn’t the right fit for him at the moment n going forward in his career. He needs a club that will give him trophies 🏆
Constantinetino
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This boy will actually do well in a different club 👏
GaddafiJamal
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garnacho is even better than cunha
Nice Joke 🤡🤣
Rinkachi2221
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If gernacho leaves you have no reliable winger apart from amad that's it and don't hope much from rashford
Rashford will not be coming back..
veccdimpry
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Mount should leave Man Utd not Garnercho
middklmors
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amad 16
Betapidkin
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Ever since Man united have been scouting on Cunha I have known that either Garnacho or Mason will eventually leave Man united, but seeing Mason leaving now is under probability cos Amorim had made it known that Mason is in his plan, though, anything can happen this summer. Garnacho was a good player and he's still a good player if not for the formation that Amorim brought to the team I'm sure he would have had many goals by now.
rafaeljoel
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Right analysis and on point? Garnacho needs to leave he wants to make a name to himself not playing together as a team then back we used to have Nani on the bench but could come and do almost what cr7 does for the few minutes he was given but this tiktok player will not go past here
Vohdeiklnt
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but what has garnacho done why selling him when we all know how good he is,these are the mistakes one should avoid to make u sold elanga,mctominy loaned rushford,Anthony all these players are now doing fine then of all players u want to sell garnacho useless man u management
kuucdklmps
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garnacho is even better than cunha
He is in all ways better as an individual player but according to one of our Legends (Giggsy) the boy has no options in front of him. Giggsy said ; he had Andy, York, van, Roonie, Ronald, ...... as options in front of him but poor GANACHO!!!!
kuucdklmps
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I personally agree with you Sagna. All your analysis are spot on. No hatred like caragher just football mind.
sehbcdruy
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garnacho is even better than cunha
zapbcdmops
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haters of Man united be talking nonsense. Sagna no one asked for your opinion, so keep it to yourself. thank you
zapbcdmops
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If gernacho leaves you have no reliable winger apart from amad that's it and don't hope much from rashford
which Rashford are you talking about?
duoadoprz
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fool if want to leave please go
Bokcelmopt
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niybdelsty
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Hojlund and zirkizee should leave first before garnacho
Bokcelmopt
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jaubcdenp
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Never try to seal such a young boy like that. when Cunha was at his age no one knows him.
Iffy106
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Chelsea owner to Garnacho transfer news right now
mopaemnos
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garnacho is young and very good boy,it won't be wise to sell him. look at mctominay
greenshoes
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we dont need u here garna... just leave us
adedefender
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If gernacho leaves you have no reliable winger apart from amad that's it and don't hope much from rashford
Wingers have left in the past and the club didn't crumble - Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs, Nani, and David Beckham were all wingers
Wiabimnprz
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Garnacho should not leave Man UTD but rather fight for his role in the starting xI
makenziefoster33
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there could loose more goals
Habackpy
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If gernacho leaves you have no reliable winger apart from amad that's it and don't hope much from rashford