Roma table €38m bid to Chelsea

As per the latest transfer news, Roma have reportedly lodged an offer worth close to €38 million to Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho. The Italian club sees the winger as the ideal fit for their attack this summer.

Alejandro Garnacho Roma Offer Rejected By Chelsea

The Blueshowever, are not budging just yet. As reported by ESPN, Roma are reportedly considering a package worth €38 million for the 22-year-old. Roma haven’t ruled out a loan structure either, one that could convert into a permanent deal down the line. Alejandro Garnacho only joined from Manchester United last summer. Chelsea paid £40 million for him, so a cut-price exit was never going to be easy.

Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho missed out on Argentina’s World Cup squad entirely. He has also been training in isolation from Xabi Alonso’s first-team group at Cobham this summer. His standing at the club has clearly diminished since his arrival in west London.

Chelsea, though, are holding firm on their price. As reported by Sports Mole, the Blues owners only want a permanent deal. They remain reluctant to accept a loan, even one with a buy clause attached. So, the two clubs still sit some distance apart on structure alone.

Alejandro Garnacho for Chelsea in 2025/26as per FOTMOB:

Xabi Alonso Addresses The Uncertainty

Xabi Alonso, unveiled as Chelsea boss this week, faced the question head-on. “There is an interest from him, from other clubs, so let’s see how it develops,” he said, as reported by Football Transfers. He also hoped the saga would end well for everyone involved.

That short statement confirmed what many already suspected. Alejandro Garnacho’s time at Stamford Bridge looks close to finished. So, the focus now shifts fully toward agreeing a fee both sides can accept.

As reported by Get Italian Football News, Chelsea have already rejected Roma’s opening bid. Still, talks continue quietly behind the scenes. Reportedly, agent Jorge Mendes has become involved too. He is working to bridge the gap between Roma’s loan plan and Chelsea’s wish for guaranteed money upfront.

The numbers matter more than they first appear. The Blues need to recoup close to £34 million just to avoid a loss on paper. That is simply how amortisation works in football these days. So, any offer below that mark becomes a tough sell internally for the club.

What Comes Next For Alejandro Garnacho

Roma, for their part, are keeping other options open rather than committing fully to one target. As reported by GOAL, the Giallorossi have also made contact over West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville. They continue to track Strasbourg’s Diego Moreira too. So, this remains one option among several rather than their only viable target.

Still, there is real appeal to a move. Alejandro Garnacho is close friends with Paulo Dybala, who also plays in Rome. Regular Serie A football would help him rebuild his confidence too. His numbers last season were solid rather than spectacular. He managed twelve goal contributions in just over 2,100 minutes across the Premier League and cup football combined, as reported by The Hard Tackle.

From this vantage point, a compromise looks more likely than a total breakdown in talks. Both clubs have shown real willingness to talk. Chelsea also begin their pre-season tour of Australia on July 25. That gives everyone a natural deadline to work toward.

Ultimately, this transfer will say plenty about how BlueCo handles underperforming signings going forward. Whether Roma raise their offer or another club steps in, this particular saga should not drag on for much longer.

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