Chelsea ready to sell Garnacho after underwhelming debut season, two Champions League clubs circle
Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for winger Alejandro Garnacho, amid interest from two unnamed Champions League clubs.
The West Londoners are prepared to offload Garnacho just one year on from his £40m move to the club from Manchester United.
Garnacho scored one Premier League goal and added four assists, with the 22-year-old afforded only 14 league starts. He was not included in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad after a disappointing debut campaign.
As a result, Chelsea will entertain offers for the winger. The Athletic are reporting that Chelsea are aware of interest in the Argentine from two clubs set to compete in next season’s Champions League.
Napoli have previously expressed interest in signing Garnacho and have secured their place in Europe’s elite competition.
Chelsea are only willing to allow Garnacho to leave on a permanent transfer and will not consider loan approaches. Manchester United will also be keeping an eye on the situation, having inserted a 10% sell-on clause in the deal that took Garnacho to London last summer.
The Blues are hopeful that the club can, at least, recoup their £40m investment last summer, as funds are sought to invest under new head coach Xabi Alonso.
The Spaniard wants to sign a central midfielder and centre-back in the current window, while talks are ongoing for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria. Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix and Como’s Jacobo Ramon have been named as centre-back targets.
