Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a “low-risk” £30 million move for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho this summer. The Argentina international seems to have fallen out of favor with United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, who has indicated it’s time for Garnacho to lace up his boots and look for new opportunities should the right offer come along.
Garnacho’s Uncertain Future
Former United chief Mick Brown reports that the 21-year-old winger is eager to stay in the Premier League and has tasked his agent with securing a top-tier team. A transfer fee would benefit United entirely given Garnacho’s homegrown status.
Chelsea’s Longstanding Interest
Chelsea have shown interest in Garnacho since January but are hesitant to offer more than £30 million for him. His performance last season included 58 appearances, 36 of which were starts, contributing 11 goals and 10 assists.
- Potential for Swaps: Discussions have surfaced about player swaps involving Chelsea, Villa, and United. Chelsea values their striker Nicolas Jackson at £80 million while rating Garnacho at £30 million. However, United needs to offload players first, as they’re interested in acquiring Benjamin Sesko, alongside exploring new options for a midfielder and goalkeeper.
Garnacho Out of Favor
With Garnacho being excluded from United’s pre-season tour in the US and training separately from the first team, speculation about his future intensifies.
Expert Opinions
Football agent Jon Borson sees logic in the potential deal, stating, “At £30 million, it’s hard to lose money on Garnacho. His wages are manageable given he’s young without a big contract uplift.” Even if expectations aren’t met, he remains a marketable asset in future European transfers.
Interest from Other Clubs
It’s surprising, Borson notes, that more clubs, especially from Europa League-level teams and major clubs in Spain, Germany, Italy, and France, haven’t shown interest.
Aston Villa’s Dream Signing
In another transfer storyline, Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has been labeled a “dream signing” for Chelsea. The 23-year-old impressed under Unai Emery last season, encouraging Chelsea to propose a cash plus player deal involving Tosin Adarabioyo and Nicolas Jackson. Yet, Villa remains resolute in retaining Rogers, demanding over £80 million for the England international.
As this transfer saga unfolds, let’s hope it concludes before the need for amateur negotiations arises—certainly more successful than betting predictions!