Chelsea remain in talks with the representatives of Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho regarding a potential transfer this summer.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Chelsea are still looking to add more firepower to their attack, and they have their eyes set on Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho. The Blues are in contact with his agents as they look to add him to their squad.
Garnacho has had a sensational rise at Old Trafford, but he does not have the best of relations with Ruben Amorim. Since the arrival of the Portuguese manager, his game time has gone down, and the Argentine winger is no longer an important part of his plans moving ahead.
Premier League rivals to battle for Alejandro Garnacho
The run-ins with Amorim mean the 21-year-old is keen on parting ways with Manchester United, and the Red Devils are also ready to sanction his departure. Funds raised from his sale could help them push for some of their key targets. Multiple top clubs have been linked with Garnacho, and Aston Villa and Chelsea are two of those clubs.
Chelsea might have added Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens to their squad this summer, but they are still looking for more quality on the flanks, and Maresca considers Garnacho an ideal fit for his system. The versatile winger could thrive under the Italian manager’s guidance.
The West London club have been in touch with his camp in recent weeks. They are trying to position themselves as front-runners for his signature amidst interest from rivals Aston Villa. Unai Emery’s team are equally determined to sign the 21-year-old.
With Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio returning to their parent clubs, Emery needs more quality and depth out wide, and he feels Garnacho could help their cause. While Manchester United initially valued him at £50 million, they are now ready to lower their demands as long as the deal is structured favourably and has performance-based add-ons.
Club World Cup win to help Chelsea sign Garnacho
Meanwhile, another report from Graeme Bailey on TBR Football has suggested that Chelsea’s pursuit of Garnacho has been boosted by their Club World Cup win. The Blues were hoping to make it to the knockouts and bag a decent fee, but they ended up winning the tournament and earning a massive £85 million.
Chelsea ended up earning an extra £40 million, which significantly helps them with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. Now they have the funds to move freely in the market, and it can certainly help them try to beat Aston Villa to the signature of Garnacho.
