Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly received an offer to leave Chelsea this summer, according to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla. AS Roma, who have qualified for the Champions League, are interested in signing the Argentine winger on a permanent deal. This development could provide a significant financial boost for Manchester United, who negotiated a 10 per cent sell-on clause when Garnacho moved to Stamford Bridge for £40 million last summer.
Garnacho's Struggles at Chelsea
Garnacho has struggled since his arrival at Chelsea from Manchester United, failing to replicate the form that made him a fan favourite at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old joined Chelsea for an initial £40 million, a fee that was recorded as pure profit under the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) because he was an academy product, having joined United from Atletico Madrid for just £100,000 in 2020.
Isaac Seelochan of the Manchester Evening News commented: "Garnacho has been a poor signing for Chelsea and one sale which United have got right. The potential of him moving again would be music to the Reds' ears and another example of Chelsea's chaotic transfer policy under Clearlake."
Financial Implications for Manchester United
If Chelsea decide to sell Garnacho, Manchester United would be entitled to 10 per cent of any future transfer fee. This would provide a much-needed financial boost for United, who are yet to complete any new signings this summer, although a deal for Brazilian midfielder Ederson has been agreed with Atalanta. The same accounting benefit would apply to any sell-on income, as it would also be recorded as pure profit under PSR.
Garnacho's potential exit from Chelsea would be another example of the club's chaotic transfer policy under Clearlake Capital, who have overseen a high turnover of players since taking over in 2022.
United's Goalkeeping Situation
In other news, Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Welsh goalkeeper Karl Darlow, according to the Daily Mail. However, they want to sell Altay Bayindir first to create financial headroom. Bayindir has interest from Besiktas, among others, and has struggled since joining United from Fenerbahce in September 2023.
Seelochan said: "United will need another backup keeper this summer after Bayindir's struggles. While Darlow would not fill anyone at Old Trafford with confidence, he at least has some Premier League experience."
Meanwhile, United have agreed a straight loan with Trabzonspor for goalkeeper Andre Onana. The Cameroonian has no future at Old Trafford following Senne Lammens' impressive debut campaign. Onana will return to Manchester in 2027 with one more year remaining on his United deal. Trabzonspor are set to cover the majority of his wages, with United hopeful that agreed clauses will cover the remainder of his salary.
Seelochan added: "Onana has been a poor signing for United. The Reds would have been keen to see him leave on a permanent deal this summer, but they have done well to get the deal they have for him to at least leave on loan for another season."
