Man Utd news: Alejandro Garnacho addresses transfer speculation

Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho says he is “happy” at the club and just needs to “show the manager I need to play”.

There has been speculation around the future of the 20-year-old this season, with interest from fellow Premier League side Chelsea reported in January.

Garnacho struggled to become a consistent starter when Ruben Amorim first came in as head coach and was dropped for their league game against Manchester City in December, however, he has since become a regular in the team under the Portuguese.

“Obviously as a footballer you want to read and listen to some rumours about the future but I have a contract here until 2028. I am happy here,” said the Argentina international.

“We know we have to work hard to be even in the squad and I just have to train well every day and I will be available for all the games.

“I think it is not easy when in the middle of the season you change the manager and all the staff but, in my mind, it is always try to work hard every day and show the manager I need to play and that is the only thing I need to do.”

Garnacho will be hoping to play a key role in securing the side a place in the Europa League final and a place in next season’s Champions League if they can lift the trophy.

United host Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, holding a 3-0 advantage from the first leg.

“We know we are not doing a great job in the Premier League, but the manager said before – we follow the rules and now it is a final tomorrow.

“We want to face the game like it is 0-0 and if we win the Europa League we will be in the Champions League and can face the season in a better mentality.”