Manchester United accepting a £30 million bid for Alejandro Garnacho according to Chelsea's latest report
Manchester United is reportedly on the brink of selling young winger Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea for around £30 million, with a transfer expected to be finalised before the transfer window closes [1][2].
The potential sale is primarily driven by Garnacho's falling out of favour at Manchester United under manager Ruben Amorim, who succeeded Erik ten Hag. Despite being highly regarded as a "phenomenal talent" under Ten Hag, Garnacho's relationship with Amorim is described as frosty, culminating in public frustration after being benched in key matches, such as the Europa League final [2].
Chelsea, who have long held an interest in Garnacho, view him as a valuable attacking reinforcement, despite having already signed other forwards this summer [1]. Garnacho's willingness to join Chelsea, following his status as a free agent by United, is another factor in the possible deal [1][2].
The sale of Garnacho is part of Manchester United's broader strategy to offload a group of surplus players to reshape the squad. Marcus Rashford has already left on loan to Barcelona, while Garnacho and others remain at United but are marked for exit [1][2].
Football finance expert Stefan Borson believes United may be forced to accept £30m for Garnacho due to the current market conditions [3]. This sale could be frontloaded onto this season's accounts instead of being amortised over several years, providing a financial boost for the club.
However, there is a possibility that Amorim may not last the full 2025/26 season, making a heftier profit from the sale of Garnacho more attractive [4]. United may be more inclined to accept a loan deal with an option to buy instead of a cut-price offer, allowing them to recoup a larger sum if Amorim's tenure is extended [5].
Garnacho, who was originally signed by Manchester United from Atletico Madrid, is considered a 'pure profit' player to satisfy the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) [6]. He is also a homegrown talent from the Carrington setup and currently valued at €45m by Transfermarkt [7].
Despite the lack of concrete interest in Garnacho's services, according to a new report from TEAMtalk [8], sending him to a club where he could thrive could provide an opportunity for him to play himself into form and secure a move elsewhere [9]. If the deal goes through, Garnacho would join a Chelsea squad that is pursuing a summer transfer strategy of adding attacking reinforcements while potentially selling fringe players for squad balance [1].
References: 1. Chelsea close to £30m deal for Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho 2. Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho 'close to Chelsea move' 3. Stefan Borsos: Manchester United could be forced to sell Alejandro Garnacho for £30m 4. Manchester United could face a tough decision over Alejandro Garnacho sale 5. Manchester United could accept loan deal for Alejandro Garnacho 6. Manchester United could be forced to sell Alejandro Garnacho for £30m 7. Transfermarkt: Garnacho 8. Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho transfer: No concrete interest from Chelsea - report 9. Sending Garnacho to Chelsea could be a masterstroke by Manchester United
- Manchester United's potential sale of Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea, for approximately £30 million, aligns with the club's strategy to reshape the squad, as Garnacho has fallen out of favor under new manager Ruben Amorim, and could offer more opportunities for playing time and potential reformation of his form, as he did under previous manager Erik ten Hag.
- The Premier League, with its European-leagues counterparts, could witness a significant shift in the football landscape, as the sale of Garnacho, a highly talented young winger from Manchester United, could potentially strengthen Chelsea's attacking lineup, further intensifying competition in the Premier League.
