Alejandro Garnacho Prioritizes Chelsea Move as Blues Emerge Frontrunners

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has made Chelsea his “total priority” this summer, with the 21-year-old Argentine pushing for a move to Stamford Bridge despite interest from clubs abroad, talks have advanced on the player’s side, with Garnacho even fueling speculation by liking a social media post linking him to Chelsea, though formal negotiations with Manchester United are yet to begin, The Blues, who have already signed João Pedro, Liam Delap, and Jamie Gittens, are weighing a structured deal—likely around £30 million or a loan with an obligation given United’s £50m valuation, Garnacho’s frustration at Old Trafford, including a public fallout with manager Ruben Amorim after being benched in the Europa League final, has accelerated his exit plans.
While Garnacho waits, Chelsea are prioritizing the completion of a £60 million deal for RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, with personal terms agreed and Leipzig open to negotiations, The Blues’ cautious approach to Garnacho reflects their need to offload players like Raheem Sterling and Christopher Nkunku first, with a potential swap involving Nicolas Jackson also discussed, United, meanwhile, are resigned to losing the winger but seek maximum value, while Garnacho’s camp hopes for clarity before the Premier League kicks off in two weeks, If finalized, the move would reunite Garnacho with former youth teammate Enzo Fernández, adding depth to Chelsea’s revamped attack ahead of their Champions League return.
Sources: Fabrizio Romano, The Athletic, OneFootball