UMVA has learned that Chelsea is open to offers for Alejandro Garnacho this summer, following a disappointing season for the former Manchester United winger at Stamford Bridge.
Garnacho was once highly rated and a promising player at Old Trafford, but he fell out of favor under former United boss Ruben Amorim. Chelsea spent £40m to sign the Argentina international last summer, with Garnacho hoping to revive his career at the club he supported growing up.
However, Garnacho largely found himself on the periphery of the Chelsea team, starting just 14 Premier League games across the campaign and scoring just once. Enzo Maresca, Liam Rosenior, and Calum McFarlane all appeared to have doubts over Garnacho, who signed a long-term contract with Chelsea running through to 2032.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Chelsea is already considering a sale ahead of the summer transfer window. The Blues are in the market for a versatile attacker, and one of the reasons is they are open to offers for Garnacho, who described his move to west London as 'incredible'.
Incoming Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso wants to bolster his team with two or three 'ready-made' players this summer. However, Chelsea must also move on several stars from their bloated and underperforming squad. The club is willing to show more patience with £52m summer signing Jamie Gittens, whose first season at the club was plagued with injury problems.
Chelsea have named Garnacho, Filip Jorgensen, Axel Disasi, and one of Liam Delap, Marc Guiu, or Nicolas Jackson as either likely or possible departees. Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella have been heavily linked with summer moves, but Chelsea are not 'actively' looking to sell either.
Fernandez is keen to leave amid interest from other top clubs, but Chelsea would want an eye-watering £120m to part ways with the midfielder. The 25-year-old frustrated Chelsea supporters with a number of remarks towards the end of the season, but the club would be relaxed if he was still part of Alonso's squad for the 2026-27 campaign.
Chelsea are relaxed about Fernandez's future and have a similar view on £60m signing Cucurella, who has also been linked with other top clubs. Players far more likely to move on include Garnacho and back-up goalkeeper Jorgensen, who has already indicated he wishes to move on.
Chelsea paid £20m for the Denmark international in 2024, but he was forced to play back-up to No. 1 goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for much of last season, making just six league appearances. French centre-back Disasi, who joined Chelsea for £38.5m three years ago, is available for a transfer.
Alonso takes over at Chelsea in July, and his focus is on hard work, building the right culture, and winning trophies. The former Champions League winner has been tasked with improving a Chelsea side that slumped to a 10th-place finish in the Premier League last season.
