The Argentina international left Manchester United in the summer, bringing an end to his five‑year spell at the club
Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho left Man United for Chelsea last summer(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Chelsea fought hard to secure the signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United last summer, but he could now face even more competition at Stamford Bridge following a fresh transfer claim. Just five months after signing Garnacho, Chelsea are already back in the market for another winger.
It has been reported that the Blues even made an enquiry for former Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo before he eventually joined Manchester City for £64million. Semenyo's mix of power and technique makes him dangerous both in transition and against deep‑lying defences, which is said to be the characteristics Chelsea are looking for in the market.
That instant, game‑changing spark Chelsea have often lacked from their wide players.
The Athletic claims the Blues have 'already shown' that adding another attacker is firmly on their agenda this year, with the aim of easing the burden on Cole Palmer.
In addition to a new winger, the report notes that Chelsea would also look to accelerate their plans to sign a midfielder and a defender now rather than waiting until the summer, if the right opportunities arise.
Both Garnacho and Jamie Gittens have struggled to find the confidence and consistency needed when handed chances in the first team.
With another attacker potentially on the way soon, Garnacho could soon face increased competition at Chelsea - a situation he encountered similarly at United after the fallout with Ruben Amorim.
Prior to his move to west London, United had viewed Garnacho as one of their future stars, yet the relationship between club and player ultimately broke down.
Chelsea moved for the Argentinian in August, paying £40million after his fallout with former United manager Amorim.
After leaving Old Trafford, the winger admitted that saying goodbye was far from difficult. He even suggested leaving United was an essential move for his development.
When asked whether he harboured any regrets, Garnacho responded: "No."
He then added: "Sometimes in life you need to change things to take a step forward or improve as a player.
"It was the right moment, and the right club. So it was an easy decision."
Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens
Alejandro Garnacho could soon face increased competition at Chelsea(Image: )
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Last season, Garnacho made 23 Premier League starts from a possible 36, but concerns over his attitude ultimately held him back.
Before his move to west London, he had been placed in United's 'bomb squad' and cut from Amorim's pre‑season plans.