Alejandro Garnacho Awaits Final Approval for Chelsea Move

Alejandro Garnacho is close to joining Chelsea. According to reports, he has agreed to personal terms, but clubs are still discussing the fee.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Garnacho wants only Chelsea and has said no to Bayer Leverkusen and Napoli. He told Manchester United he won’t consider any team except Chelsea. If this doesn’t happen, he might not play this season. Reports confirm that Garnacho and Chelsea agree on a long-term deal until 2032, but clubs can’t agree on a fee. Chelsea want to pay €35 million, but United want €60 million. United don’t want any Chelsea players in exchange. Talks are ongoing, and a deal is seen as likely, with Chelsea negotiating the transfer fee.

GARNACHO AND CHELSEA: SEASON SO FAR

Garnacho had a tough year at United. He is reportedly frustrated with the lack of playing time under Ruben Amorim after being a regular before. Last season, he played 58 games, scoring 11 goals and assisting 9. Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League last season and want to invest in their squad. They invested heavily in attack so far but still need pace and flair on the wing, a role Garnacho can take. United, on the other hand, are under pressure to sell after big spending and letting Marcus Rashford go on loan.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE TRANSFER?

Both teams are under pressure for an agreement before the transfer window closes. As mentioned, Chelsea is gearing up for their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace next weekend. United also want to finalize their squad and might have to lower their demands if Chelsea hold firm. If the deal goes through, Garnacho would be one of Chelsea’s major recruits this summer and could feature in their opener. Garnacho is determined to sign and is waiting for the deal to go through.