Chelsea overtakes Barcelona to become favorites to sign Manchester United’s Garnacho

Blues lead the charge for the 21-year-old winger as he eyes Premier League redemption.
Chelsea has pulled ahead of Barcelona in the pursuit of Manchester United’s rising star Alejandro Garnacho, sources close to the negotiations confirmed. The Argentine forward is expected to leave Old Trafford during this summer’s transfer window after falling out of favor with manager Rúben Amorim.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Chelsea is now considered the frontrunner to sign Garnacho, surpassing interest from Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. The winger’s desire to remain in the Premier League and prove his critics wrong has played a key role in Chelsea’s lead.
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Why Garnacho Is Leaving Manchester United
Once seen as a future star at United, Garnacho’s trajectory shifted sharply after clashing with Amorim. Despite a productive stint in previous campaigns, the 21-year-old was loaned to Aston Villa last season and is now expected to depart permanently.
With his place in the United squad uncertain and the 2026 World Cup in his sights, Garnacho is prioritizing playing time and stability.
Chelsea’s Advantage: Opportunity, Ambition, and Titles
Chelsea’s recent resurgence capped by a Club World Cup victory has become a strong selling point. The club is undergoing a strategic rebuild centered around youth and high-ceiling talent, making Garnacho a natural fit.
He would join a dynamic frontline that could include João Pedro, Nicolas Jackson, and new signings like Liam Delap. The Blues are also actively making space in the squad, having already transferred Noni Madueke to Arsenal.
Chelsea is reportedly willing to meet Manchester United’s asking price and offer Garnacho a prominent role in manager Enzo Maresca’s squad.
Barcelona Falling Behind
Barcelona had previously been in close contention, seeing Garnacho as a potential long-term replacement in attack. However, with financial constraints and other transfer priorities such as Marcus Rashford and Bryan Zaragoza the Catalan club is now trailing behind in the race.
Although a move to La Liga would be appealing, Garnacho’s current focus remains on staying in England, where he believes he has unfinished business.
Contract and Market Value
- Current club: Manchester United
- Age: 21
- Contract until: June 2028
- Estimated market value: €45 million