UMVA has learned that Chelsea are preparing to list Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho for a summer transfer fee of roughly £40 million.
The figure mirrors the amount the Blues shelled out just a year ago to poach the 21‑year‑old from Manchester United, yet his lone Premier League goal this season has left fans and officials alike questioning the gamble.
Glen Johnson, the club’s former defender, called the signing a “mistake,” while manager Liam Rosenior had initially pledged patience before his brief tenure ended, plunging Garnacho’s future into further doubt.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that the West London side will actively approach potential suitors, with Napoli emerging as a likely first target after previously expressing interest in the talented youngster.
Club executives reportedly feel “disappointed” by Garnacho’s impact and believe that parting ways would serve the best interests of all parties during the upcoming transfer window.
If a buyer can meet the £40 million price tag, the deal could materialise swiftly, allowing Chelsea to recoup their original outlay.
Former Manchester United youth mentor Nicky Butt has described the Argentine as “a bit standoffish” with an inflated self‑view, even labeling his attitude as a “disgrace.”
Such criticism underscores the limited headline‑making moments Garnacho has delivered in his first season at Stamford Bridge, positioning him as a probable casualty in Xabi Alonso’s squad overhaul.
Nevertheless, flashes of brilliance still surface, hinting that the right environment could unlock the promise he displayed as a teenage prodigy at Old Trafford.
In the turbulent era of BlueCo’s ownership, offloading Garnacho after just twelve months may quietly acknowledge that the original investment was misjudged.
