Chelsea already has a formal offer for Garnacho

The Argentine does not seem to fit into Xabi Alonso's plans and everything points to his farewell to Stamford Bridge

Héctor Andreu | 14 Jul 2026 | 11.15
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Chelsea already has Roma's offer for Garnacho / Sport
Chelsea already has Roma's offer for Garnacho / Sport

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Alejandro Garnacho faces decisive days to define his future. The Argentine winger has become one of the priorities for AS Roma, which is looking to strengthen the attack of Gian Piero Gasperini before the start of the season. The latest rumors from Chelsea suggest that work is already underway for the Argentine's departure, and Xabi Alonso's statements hint that the player has many options to change clubs during this transfer window.

The Argentine international, born in 2004 and at 22 years old, does not figure among the essential pieces of the new Stamford Bridge project. Although he arrived just a year ago with high expectations, his prominence has been below what was expected, leading both the club and the player to consider that a departure might be the best solution for all parties involved.

Alejandro Garnacho, the main target of AS Roma

The sporting director of the Roman team has been looking for a winger capable of providing imbalance, speed, and goals for several weeks. After exploring various options, the name of Alejandro Garnacho has gained strength to become one of the top priority moves of the summer.

As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, AS Roma has already submitted an initial formal proposal to Chelsea. The offer consists of a loan of 5 million euros with a purchase option of 35 million, which could even become mandatory if certain sporting objectives are met during the season.

However, the economic difference remains significant. The London team values him at close to 50 million euros, and for now, they prefer to finalize a permanent transfer rather than accepting a loan with a purchase option.

Xabi Alonso confirms that the Argentine is on the market

One of the moves that has fueled rumors the most is the public appearance of Xabi Alonso. The Spanish coach acknowledged that there are ongoing discussions with several interested clubs and made it clear that all parties are working to find the best possible solution. Without directly pointing to AS Roma, the coach admitted that the forward's future is still undecided, and negotiations are continuing to progress.

These statements in England are seen as confirmation that Alejandro Garnacho is not a priority in the new Chelsea project, which aims to resolve his situation before the start of the preseason tour.

Garnacho will not continue at Chelsea

Chelsea maintains its position firmly

Although the interest from the Italian club is strong, the London team has no intention of facilitating the operation. The priority is to recoup as much as possible of the investment made last summer. Therefore, the sporting director insists on a sale close to 50 million euros, a figure that seriously complicates the economic aspirations of AS Roma.

Furthermore, Stamford Bridge believes that the winger's potential remains very high despite a mixed season. His youth, speed, and ability to play on both flanks continue to attract interest both in the Premier League and in other European leagues.

The negotiation enters its most important phase

There is moderate optimism at the Italian club. Gasperini believes that the Argentine fits perfectly into his style of play and has requested a player with the ability to break lines and create advantages in the final third of the field.

However, the success of the operation will depend on Chelsea's flexibility. If the English team maintains its demand for a permanent transfer, AS Roma will have to significantly increase its offer or explore other attacking alternatives before the market closes.

The next two weeks are crucial. The London club wants to resolve the winger's future as soon as possible, while the Italian team is accelerating to incorporate a differential player before the start of the season.

Everything suggests that Alejandro Garnacho will be one of the main protagonists of the summer transfer market. AS Roma has taken the first step, Chelsea remains firm in its position, and Xabi Alonso has made it clear that the departure of the Argentine forward is a fully open scenario.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Chelsea ya tiene una oferta formal por Garnacho