{"id":17038,"date":"2026-07-13T21:39:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T21:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=17038"},"modified":"2026-07-13T21:39:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T21:39:57","slug":"chelsea-plan-for-alejandro-garnacho-confirmed-as-man-united-set-for-transfer-windfall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=17038","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea plan for Alejandro Garnacho confirmed as Man United set for transfer windfall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_c866b4\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Former Manchester United winger is heading for another fresh start in the summer transfer window after his time at Chelsea never got going<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">16:22, 13 Jul 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 16:24, 13 Jul 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34284431\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Alejandro Garnacho \" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34284431.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Everton-v-Chelsea-Premier-League.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34284431.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Everton-v-Chelsea-Premier-League.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34284431.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Everton-v-Chelsea-Premier-League.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34284431.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Everton-v-Chelsea-Premier-League.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Alejandro Garnacho is set to leave Chelsea \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Alejandro Garnacho is set to leave Chelsea <cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Alejandro Garnacho is set to leave Chelsea this summer, less than a year after his move from Manchester United, new boss Xabi Alonso has confirmed. United are in line for a financial boost if a deal goes through.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 22\u2011year\u2011old has has not reported for pre\u2011season as Chelsea work on an exit behind the scenes. Garnacho, who left United in a \u00a340million switch last year, has interest from Europe and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Our colleagues at football.london understand that an agreement is close, with Chelsea hoping to bank around \u00a342m in a permanent transfer. United inserted a 10 per cent sell\u2011on clause in the deal, meaning they stand to profit from his departure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR MAN UNITED FB PAGE!<\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>Latest news and analysis via the MEN\u2019s Manchester United Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<aside class=\"Factbox_factbox-container__hSMOa\" id=\"factbox\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Entering Factbox content\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34068266\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"factbox\" data-testid=\"factbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 615px, (max-width: 810px) 810px, 1168px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34068146.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1168v\/0_Screenshot-2026-06-04-at-163123.png\" srcset=\"&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34068146.ece\/ALTERNATES\/n615\/0_Screenshot-2026-06-04-at-163123.png 615w,&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34068146.ece\/ALTERNATES\/n810\/0_Screenshot-2026-06-04-at-163123.png 810w,&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34068146.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1168v\/0_Screenshot-2026-06-04-at-163123.png 1168w&#10;    \"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs Factbox_heading-three__NXU52 __className_740576\">Get YOUR Man United Newsletter<\/h3>\n<div class=\"Factbox_content__xdMV8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get the best United news, updates and analysis straight to your Inbox courtesy of the Manchester Evening News!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To get it, it&#8217;s a simple one-two punch.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"NumberedList_numbered-list__oytz_\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"ordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Head <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">THIS WAY<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\">Enter your email and hit <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Subscribe.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">When asked about the winger\u2019s situation on Monday, new Chelsea boss Alonso said: &#8220;Well the situation is that we have spoken with the sporting directors. There is an interest for him from other clubs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;So let&#8217;s see how this develops. But hopefully, it finishes in the best possible way for other clubs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Garnacho&#8217;s spell at Chelsea has been brief and underwhelming. The 22\u2011year\u2011old scored just eight goals last season, with only one in the Premier League, and was largely used as a rotation option, struggling to stand out in a crowded attacking department.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He had shown flashes of quality at United before falling out with the hierarchy and losing his place under Ruben Amorim. He was benched for the Europa League final and reacted angrily on social media, later posting photos of himself in an Aston Villa shirt with Marcus Rashford&#8217;s name on the back.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-34284430\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34284430\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5358361774744027\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Alejandro Garnacho\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34284430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Brighton-and-Hove-Albion-v-Chelsea-Premier-League-Football-American-Express-Community-Stadium-Br.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34284430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Brighton-and-Hove-Albion-v-Chelsea-Premier-League-Football-American-Express-Community-Stadium-Br.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34284430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Brighton-and-Hove-Albion-v-Chelsea-Premier-League-Football-American-Express-Community-Stadium-Br.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article34284430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Brighton-and-Hove-Albion-v-Chelsea-Premier-League-Football-American-Express-Community-Stadium-Br.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Garnacho has failed to make an impact at Chelsea\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Garnacho has failed to make an impact at Chelsea<cite aria-label=\"Image: Javier Garcia\/Shutterstock\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Javier Garcia\/Shutterstock)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His desire to leave became obvious and United were happy to let him go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">At the time, former Old Trafford midfielder Nicky Butt delivered a scathing assessment of Garnacho during his spell overseeing United&#8217;s academy. While the youngster&#8217;s talent was obvious, his behaviour in the final weeks before leaving the club was deemed completely unacceptable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I thought he had an edge about him,&#8221; Butt told The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast. &#8220;And when he got into the first team &#8211; I will just say what I think because I was there &#8211; he got above his station way too quick. 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But the best thing United did was sell him because, forget his ability, and I don&#8217;t think he is that great anyway, but I thought his attitude was a disgrace when he was at United.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;More importantly when he left, and if you completely disrespect your teammates and the football club when you leave, then that&#8217;s it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The situation is one United will monitor closely, with a potential sale offering them a useful boost towards their summer transfer spending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Manchester United winger is heading for another fresh start in the summer transfer window&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17039,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chelsea"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17038"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17038\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/17039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}