Chelsea’s summer spending spree shows no sign of slowing down, with fresh reports linking the Blues to Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers—despite being deep in talks over a £60 million move for RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons.
Even after spending over £200 million this summer, Chelsea remain firmly in the market. According to The Telegraph, the Blues are keeping tabs on both Alejandro Garnacho and Morgan Rogers as Enzo Maresca’s squad overhaul continues at pace. While much of the current focus is on securing RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, the club is clearly exploring multiple attacking reinforcements to reshape its front line.
Garnacho has reportedly asked to leave Manchester United, with his future uncertain following the managerial shake-up at Old Trafford. That situation could present Chelsea with an opportunistic route to a player they have admired for some time. At just 20, Garnacho fits the profile of the youth-driven project taking shape at Stamford Bridge, and his explosive style could add a new dimension to Maresca’s wide options.
Meanwhile, Morgan Rogers is a more complex target. The 21-year-old winger had an impressive breakout spell at Aston Villa after joining from Middlesbrough, and the Midlands club are keen to secure his long-term future with a new deal. Convincing Villa to part with one of their most exciting young players could prove difficult, but Chelsea’s interest indicates they see something worth pursuing—particularly if negotiations for Simons stall or competition intensifies.
The pursuit of Xavi Simons remains the headline deal. Talks with Leipzig are ongoing over a £60 million move, though Bayern Munich’s late involvement could complicate Chelsea’s efforts. Simons is viewed as a creative linchpin who can operate across several positions, and his arrival would further signal Maresca’s intent to modernize Chelsea’s attacking setup.
In the background, Chelsea’s player sales could yet reshape the balance sheet. The club is aiming to recoup over £200 million through exits, with Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix, Nicolas Jackson, and Carney Chukwuemeka all potential departures. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is also being linked with a move to Fulham, which could open up space in midfield ahead of a Simons arrival.
The volume of activity points to a broader strategy—stockpile high-upside talent, shift underperforming assets, and give Maresca a younger, more dynamic squad heading into the 2025–26 campaign.
Chelsea’s pre-season continues on August 8 with a friendly against Bayer Leverkusen, but it remains to be seen whether any of these new targets will be on the plane. If recent weeks are anything to go by, the Stamford Bridge revolving door isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
