Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho doesn’t appear close to an exit, but he could secure the move he really wants in August.
Ruben Amorim has brought attacking changes to Manchester United this summer, first signing Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Bryan Mbeumo has now joined United from Brentford, completing a protracted move to Old Trafford last week.
More signings are wanted, with United chasing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko to lead Amorim’s new-look attack.
United need to offload players, though, and progress has been slow, with Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona being the only departure in the final third.
Antony is wanted by Al-Nassr, but no deal has been done, and Juventus have stalled on signing Jadon Sancho, leaving United in limbo.
Photo by Jose Hernandez/Anadolu via Getty ImagesAlejandro Garnacho wants Chelsea move
Then there is Alejandro Garnacho, who finds himself on the fringes of Amorim’s plans.
Garnacho has been told to leave United this summer, but the Argentinian is still on the books as things stand.
Interest has bubbled away over the summer, but United haven’t really come close to securing a sale.
The Telegraph now claim that Garnacho has made Chelsea his first choice as he plots a summer move away from United.
Chelsea are keen on the wide man, and are understood to have run background checks on Garnacho to learn more about his character and personality.
Chelsea are happy with what they have found so far, and are preparing to make a move for Garnacho’s signature.
The Blues are waiting for outgoings before making a firm move for Garnacho, though, with a handful of players available.
Enzo Maresca’s side have taken a step forward in their pursuit of Garnacho, and they appear to have found all the information they need to launch a move in August.
Alejandro Garnacho exchange now looks unlikely
Recent reports suggested that a swap deal involving Garnacho and Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was a possibility.
Jackson has been bumped down Chelsea’s pecking order and could leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
United have at least weighed up Jackson, but appear to be focusing on signing Sesko as the new centre-forward.
That means any Garnacho move to Chelsea now looks set to be cash rather than a part-exchange deal, with United hoping to bolster Amorim’s transfer budget.
Many United fans still see the potential in Garnacho, and seeing him join a Premier League rival may sting a little if he fulfils his potential over the coming years.
Amorim clearly just doesn’t see Garnacho as part of his plans moving forward, and United will hope to cash in sooner rather than later.