Garnacho sticks to Chelsea bid

Garnacho remains focused on a Chelsea move as Manchester United push for a high transfer fee amid Chelsea’s busy summer

Garnacho sticks to Chelsea bid while United set price

Garnacho, 21, has signaled Chelsea as his preferred destination this summer, with Manchester United valuing him at around £40m and Chelsea reportedly offering about £30m so far. The stalemate comes after Garnacho publicly vented frustration over a lack of playing time, prompting questions about his future at United. Bayern Munich had explored a move, but Garnacho has made clear Chelsea is the outcome he seeks.

Chelsea have already spent heavily this window on several forwards and midfielders and Enzo Maresca still wants more firepower. The club is also weighing defensive options after Levi Colwill’s ACL injury creates a need for cover, while RB Leipzig’s talks to re-sign Nkunku show how busy this market is becoming. The window remains open, with a busy late phase likely to shape both clubs’ plans for the season.

Chelsea’s push for Garnacho illustrates a larger pattern in the Premier League: big spend to secure young talent who can alter a season, even when price tags stretch club budgets. United’s stance underscores a renewed willingness to monetize top prospects rather than risk a blended squad under pressure. If Chelsea meets United’s price, Garnacho could become a quick fixer for a frontline that has been reshuffled by summer departures and injuries. The broader market also hints at a shift toward longer-term bets, with Nkunku’s potential permanent move signaling Chelsea’s preference for proven resale value over short-term loans.

Highlights

The transfer window still has weeks to run and the next moves could change the outlook for both clubs.