Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho’s move to Chelsea is getting close
Last year was very painful for Manchester United. The team finished 15th in the Premier League 2024/25, lost to Spurs in the Europa League final and were eliminated from European competitions. Ruben Amorim took over the bench in the middle of the season, but the impact was limited.
This summer, the club have signed Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and young Diogo Leon to fix the issues. In addition, Benjamin Sesko has also been brought in to fill the striker’s void after Rasmus Hojlund’s disappointing form last season.
The start of the new Premier League season is near as the club are set to face Arsenal on their very first match day, but the club are still trying to sell their out-of-favour players. The biggest name in this is Alejandro Garnacho, who has spoiled relations with Amorim and himself wants to leave Old Trafford.
Garnacho’s situation and background
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho's move to Chelsea is getting close.
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has now agreed personal terms with Chelsea, with a deal now advanced, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
Last year, Garnacho displayed energy despite tumultuous times, but his place in the team’s system became weak. His role in Amorim’s plans diminished, and his body language on occasions clearly showed he was no longer happy here. The Argentine’s popularity with fans remained, but things deteriorated inside the club. It’s an awkward situation for Manchester United—a young, talented winger who was the hope of the future a short time ago is now close to leaving.
Chelsea deal news
Now it’s reported by GMS that Garnacho has agreed on personal terms with Chelsea. The two clubs are in talks over the transfer, and Manchester United are demanding £50m. They argue that Chelsea sold Noni Madueke to Arsenal for £52m this summer, so why sell Garnacho for less? Chelsea are trying to close the deal for less than £40m, as United will have to sell if they want to bring in Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, as the Brighton man wants to move to Old Trafford.
According to the same source, both clubs are hoping to reach an agreement before the end of the transfer window. Garnacho has made it clear that he wants to move to Stamford Bridge and doesn’t want any complications with United over his future. The story with the 21-year-old winger has taken a different turn.
Right time for United and Garnacho
As fans who had high hopes with the Argentine, it’s painful, but the truth is that the relationship is over. Things don’t seem to be improving with Amorim, and Garnacho has lost interest in Old Trafford. If the deal happens quickly, it will be a relief for both parties. Chelsea will get a talented player, and United will get the necessary funds.
However, under pressure, United may not be able to meet their demands that they have set. £50m is a tough ask, especially when Chelsea know that we have to sell him anyway this summer. Still, it seems almost certain that Garnacho will be at Stamford Bridge by the end of this transfer window. Closing this chapter and starting afresh is the best course of action.