Roma have submitted their first formal proposal to Chelsea for former Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho, according to Sky Sport Italia. The Serie A side have also approached West Ham for £50m-rated Crysencio Summerville, a United transfer target.
Garnacho's Struggles at Chelsea
Garnacho, 22, has struggled since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Old Trafford last summer for £40m. The winger made little impact in west London as Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League, missing out on European football altogether. His difficulties have led to speculation that the Blues are ready to sell him, with reports from the Press Association suggesting Chelsea will listen to offers of around £42.5m.
Roma's qualification for the Champions League allows them to pursue a permanent deal, but they prefer a loan with an option to buy. Sky Sport Italia reports that Roma's offer is a loan for €5m (£4m) with an option to make it permanent for another €35m (£29m). The option could become an obligation if certain conditions are met.
Man United's Sell-On Clause
Manchester United could benefit from a 10% sell-on clause negotiated as part of Garnacho's exit last year. Because Garnacho was an academy product—having joined United from Atletico Madrid for just £100,000 in 2020—the initial £40m fee was recorded as pure profit under the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The same accounting benefit would apply to any sell-on income United receives.
Roma's Interest in Summerville
In an update on United-linked Crysencio Summerville, Roma are reportedly looking to rival the Reds for his signature. The 24-year-old forward has attracted significant interest this summer after impressing for the Netherlands at the World Cup, scoring twice and providing two assists in four appearances. However, he was unable to prevent his nation from crashing out in the Round of 32 to Morocco on penalties.
The Manchester Evening News understands that United have an interest in Summerville, along with Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, as the Reds look to strengthen on the left-hand side. Summerville scored seven times and added five assists in 34 appearances in 2025/26, but West Ham's relegation to the Championship has sparked speculation about his long-term future, with the Hammers accepting that the Dutchman might need to be moved on.
