Chelsea are intensifying their pursuit of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, with reports indicating that the Blues are preparing an improved bid to secure his services this summer. The Argentine forward, 21, has become unsettled at Old Trafford following a strained relationship with manager Erik ten Hag and is expected to leave before the transfer window closes.
Garnacho is among five United players who have reportedly expressed a desire to move on. His representatives are actively working on finding a new club, and Chelsea have already held talks with the player’s camp regarding a possible transfer. This renewed interest follows Chelsea’s earlier approach during the January window, which did not materialize into a deal.
The West London club is undergoing a major rebuild in attack. Having already added Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens to their ranks this summer, Mauricio Pochettino remains eager to strengthen his forward options further. This ambition is fueled by the likelihood of departures, with Noni Madueke close to joining Arsenal, and the potential exits of Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix, and Raheem Sterling. These moves would free up both squad space and funds, paving the way for Garnacho’s arrival.
Competition for the winger’s signature is expected, with Aston Villa also showing interest. However, Chelsea appear to hold a significant advantage, as they can offer Champions League football an attractive prospect for Garnacho as he weighs his options for the next stage of his career.
Garnacho enjoyed a strong campaign last season, registering 11 goals and 10 assists in 58 appearances across all competitions for Manchester United. Once considered a vital player for Ten Hag, his situation deteriorated after a controversial end to the season. He was introduced as a substitute during the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham but was omitted from the squad for the final Premier League match against Aston Villa.
Tensions reportedly escalated when Garnacho was publicly humiliated in front of teammates and later sparked outrage among United fans by sharing a photo on social media wearing an Aston Villa shirt bearing Marcus Rashford’s name.
Manchester United are believed to value the young Argentine at around £40 million, a fee that should not pose a major obstacle for Chelsea as they continue to push for the deal. With the Blues keen on reinforcing their attacking depth and Garnacho open to a move, this transfer saga could gather pace in the coming days.
