Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is facing punishment after breaking the law in the UK.

Man United have given Garnacho permission to miss pre-season training to find a new club. The Argentine struggled last season and appeared to criticise his coach after the Europa League final.

The 21-year-old is highly rated by the Red Devils, but a deal has yet to materialise as pre-season continues.

The winger was linked with a move to Napoli in January, but he wasn't allowed to leave. He would've replaced Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who joined Paris Saint-Germain.

According to the Daily Mail, Garnacho has been strongly linked with a move to Premier League side Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea have been linked with Garnachao, but it is unclear if they could snap him up during their spending spree.

Villa's transfer plans were likely ruined after they failed to qualify for the Champions League. Therefore, they may not have the finances to secure Garnacho. Moreover, reports indicate that they could be in trouble for financial breaches.

Tottenham might also be a potential destination. The North London club are reportedly in the market for a left winger.

According to The Daily Mail, the forward was spotted arriving at Manchester United's training complex in an Audi, which is reportedly untaxed, meaning it is illegal to drive.

The report adds that government records show the tax for the car was due to be paid on October 1, 2024. If Garnacho's car had been left in the garage, there would be no need for tax but he was driving it.

For driving an untaxed car on a public road without a SORN (Statutory Off-Road Notification), Garnacho might get a £30 (KSh 5000) fine and have to pay one-and-a-half times the unpaid tax.

If not paid, Garnacho could face criminal charges and a fine of £1,000 (KSh 173,000) or five times the tax owed, whichever is higher.

The Argentine star will almost certainly never return to Old Trafford. After the Europa League final, which they lost against Tottenham Hotspur, he appeared to call out his coach, Ruben Amorim.

"Up until the final I played every round helping the team, and today I play 20 minutes, I don't know," Garnacho told the press. "The final will influence [my decision] but the whole season, the situation of the club."

Just before the final game of the season, Amorim told him to find a new club in front of his teammates. Therefore, their relationship will have to be different for the youngster to return to the team.

In a related story, reported that Man United banned five players from training, including Garnacho.

Other players banned from training include Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia, and Antony, who are allowed to use the training ground only after the first team is done.

The club is trying to move these players in the coming months.

Source: TUKO.co.ke