🔵 Chelsea Set to Make Garnacho Move – But Two Major Conditions Must Be Met First

🔥 Chelsea Eye Garnacho as United Lower Asking Price

Alejandro Garnacho’s future at Manchester United has become increasingly uncertain. The 20-year-old Argentine winger was once seen as a key part of the Red Devils’ rebuild, but after a turbulent end to the 2024/25 season, he’s now on the verge of a summer exit.

Garnacho’s stock fell after a public fallout with head coach Ruben Amorim, who reportedly told the young star to “find a new club” following United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham. Since then, speculation around his departure has intensified—with Chelsea emerging as one of the frontrunners.

📉 Price Drops, Interest Grows

Back in January, Garnacho was linked with moves to Chelsea and Napoli, but neither side was willing to meet Manchester United’s hefty £70 million valuation. That asking price has now reportedly dropped to around £45 million, reigniting interest from several Premier League and European clubs.

Despite this more attainable figure, Garnacho’s exit has yet to materialize. United’s financial needs—particularly around balancing their books before the Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) deadline—mean a sale is still very much on the table.

✅ Chelsea Complete Background Checks, Clear the Path

According to The Telegraph, Chelsea have already done their homework on Garnacho. The club reportedly conducted thorough background checks and found “no concerns about his character,” removing one of the potential barriers to a deal.

With that box ticked, Chelsea are now seriously considering submitting a formal offer before the transfer window closes.

⚠️ Two Conditions Holding Up the Deal

While Chelsea’s interest is genuine, two key hurdles remain:

1. Manchester United’s striker pursuit: United are focused on signing RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško. Any deal involving Garnacho may be delayed until that transfer is either completed or off the table.
2. Squad reshuffling at Chelsea: The Blues need to create space in their already crowded attack. Players like Christopher Nkunku and Armando Broja are expected to be sold, while younger talents like Marc Guiu and Tyrique George could head out on loan.

Only once these two conditions are met will Chelsea be in a position to push forward with a firm offer.

🔄 Possible Swap Deal in Play?

The Athletic reports that Chelsea have already floated the idea of a potential player-swap deal with United. The west London club is willing to include players they no longer see as core to their future—such as Nicolas Jackson or Nkunku—as part of a Garnacho trade.

Whether United entertain such a proposal remains to be seen. With pressure mounting to secure Šeško without losing Rasmus Højlund, the Red Devils could use a Garnacho sale to boost their transfer funds without weakening their striker options.

📝 What Happens Next?

Time is running out in the transfer window, but Garnacho’s name remains firmly in the mix. If Chelsea can offload surplus players and United finalize their striker search, Garnacho could be swapping Old Trafford for Stamford Bridge before deadline day.