Chelsea deepens Garnacho links

Chelsea are pursuing Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons, with Garnacho's personal terms reportedly agreed and fee talks set to begin with Manchester United.

Chelsea poised to seal Garnacho and Simons deals

Chelsea have reportedly agreed every detail of Garnacho's personal terms and the player is said to prefer a move to Chelsea. The club has already completed eight signings this summer and now aims to add Garnacho and Xavi Simons before the window closes, turning attention to fee talks with Manchester United who are looking to offload players to slim their wage bill.

Garnacho is pegged at around £60m by United, a figure Chelsea are said not to exceed, with some reports suggesting a ceiling near £30m. Fabrizio Romano has claimed the deal on the player side is done and Garnacho only wants Chelsea, while United will begin discussions over the fee. In a separate note, Manchester United boss Amorim said Garnacho is keen to leave after being left out of the pre-season tour, framing the move as part of a broader quest for a new challenge within football."

The Garnacho pursuit mirrors a broader trend in big clubs courting young talent to balance wage costs with potential long-term gains. Chelsea’s rapid recruitment this summer shows a clear appetite to reshape the attack, but the price gap between what United want and what Chelsea are willing to pay highlights a risk for both sides. If Garnacho joins Chelsea, it could set a benchmark for similar deals in a market that remains volatile. The situation also raises questions about how clubs manage player power, wage structure, and fan expectations during a busy transfer window.

Highlights

The summer market keeps moving, with gains for one club always coming with questions for another.