Chelsea Push for Bargain Deal as Garnacho Nears Exit from Manchester United

Chelsea are pressing ahead in their efforts to sign Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, with negotiations between the two clubs entering a crucial stage.

According to multiple reports, the Blues are hoping to secure a cut-price fee of around £25–30 million, significantly lower than United’s initial £50 million valuation. The London club believe the pressure of the closing transfer window could force United into accepting a compromise.

Garnacho’s Desire to Move

The 21-year-old Argentina international has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea, having rejected interest from other European sides and lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia. Sources close to the player insist he is determined to make the move to Stamford Bridge, where he sees greater opportunities for development and consistent first-team action.

United’s Financial Calculations

For Manchester United, the potential sale is attractive from a financial standpoint. As a product of their youth academy, any transfer fee for Garnacho would be registered as pure profit under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). With the club under pressure to balance its books, the temptation to cash in is strong, even if it means losing a talented prospect.

Chelsea’s Balancing Act

Chelsea, meanwhile, are also navigating their own financial and squad challenges. The club needs to offload players such as Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson to create space for Garnacho’s arrival and remain compliant with UEFA’s spending regulations. Despite this, manager Enzo Maresca is pushing hard to add the winger to his attacking options, alongside fellow target Xavi Simons.

Race Against Time

The transfer window closes on September 1, leaving both sides little time to strike a deal. Chelsea remain confident that United will eventually lower their demands and accept a fee closer to their own valuation, given Garnacho’s stance and United’s financial motivations.

What’s Next?

If Chelsea succeed, Garnacho’s arrival could mark one of the most notable late-window transfers, reshaping their attacking line for the season. For United, it would represent a significant cash injection at a time when financial management is crucial, albeit at the cost of losing one of their brightest young stars.