Chelsea are reportedly prepared to listen to offers for winger Alejandro Garnacho just one year after signing him from Manchester United. According to a report from The Sun, the club is open to selling the 21-year-old Argentine during the upcoming summer transfer window, following a difficult debut campaign at Stamford Bridge.
Garnacho joined Chelsea on last summer's transfer deadline day for a fee of €46.2 million. His first season in west London has been underwhelming, with the forward managing just five goal contributions in 21 Premier League appearances. He has started only 14 league games under head coach Liam Rosenior, failing to secure a consistent role in the starting eleven.
The player has shown flashes of his ability in domestic cup competitions, but his overall impact has fallen short of expectations. The imminent arrival of Sporting CP winger Geovany Quenda, coupled with Chelsea's expected activity in the forward market this summer, threatens to push Garnacho further down the pecking order. This has prompted the club's hierarchy to consider cutting their losses on a player they signed less than twelve months ago.
Despite the speculation, Garnacho himself has publicly expressed a desire to fight for his place. In an interview with Premier League Productions last week, he pointed to a lack of pre-season and the need for adaptation as reasons for his slow start. "I know what I can do and that's the most important thing," Garnacho said. "I will try to be ready from the start in pre-season."
From a financial perspective, Chelsea may still be able to profit from a sale. Garnacho's Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is listed at €59.9 million, which is higher than the fee they paid Manchester United. This provides the club with a buffer as they navigate a potential exit.
Analysts at SciSports have suggested that a move to Serie A, with clubs such as Napoli or Inter Milan, could suit Garnacho's development. A return to the Premier League with a club like Liverpool has also been floated as a potential option, given the reported need for attacking depth at Anfield. For Chelsea, a sale would represent a swift reversal on a significant investment, but one that aligns with a broader strategy of squad refinement under the current sporting leadership. The coming months will determine if a suitable offer materializes for a player whose Chelsea career appears to be in doubt after a single season.
