Chelsea open to Garnacho exit | OneFootball

Alejandro Garnacho has failed to make the expected impact at Chelsea. The club are preparing to sell the 22-year-old Argentine winger this summer, having signed him from Manchester United in August 2025 for a fee of approximately $54 million.

According to information obtained by Hooligan Soccer, Roma, Napoli, Atlético Madrid, and Como have entered the race for Garnacho. Two unnamed Champions League clubs have also expressed their interest. There is also an offer from the Gulf region. However, Garnacho’s preferences will play a large factor in this decision.

Chelsea are sanctioning this sale to re-establish financial balance. The club suffered another significant financial loss, making it mandatory to trim the squad. Garnacho’s contract runs until 2032. His market value on Transfermarkt is registered at $32 million, but Chelsea’s public asking price is much higher at $80 million. However, a bid in the region of $60 million would force Chelsea to make a serious decision. This valuation gap will determine where the negotiation process evolves.

Roma: The Loan Gate Opens

Roma has expressed interest in Garnacho for quite a while. However, the Italian giants are currently in a financial position that only allows them to sign him on a loan basis. This fiscal constraint directly shapes the transfer scenario.

We’re told that Chelsea are currently open to discussing a structured loan arrangement with Roma, provided the financial terms are satisfactory. Roma’s pursuit of Garnacho also fits a logical technical framework. His transitional pace, individual flair, and capacity to create danger in tight spaces perfectly match the winger profile demanded by Italian soccer. However, for the loan scenario to materialize, Chelsea’s rigid stance must soften.

Napoli: Allegri’s Attacking Blueprint

Napoli, under the stewardship of Massimiliano Allegri, are taking one of the most concrete steps in this pursuit. It is well known that Napoli have a huge admiration for Garnacho and that Allegri views this specific profile as a priority to reinforce his attacking vanguard ahead of the new season.

Our contacts tell us Napoli’s ideal transfer structure is similar to Roma’s: a loan with an option or obligation to buy. While this type of deal allows Chelsea to get the player out of the door while securing a larger potential sale, it could also create a depreciation in value if the loan option is not triggered. A loan isn’t Chelsea’s first choice, but as long as a permanent offer fails to materialize, the option will remain on the table. Napoli realize this and are maintaining their patient watch.

Atlético Madrid: The Hometown Return Scenario

Atlético Madrid’s entry into the race adds an emotional dimension to this transfer file. Garnacho was born in Madrid. Atletico have long admired the 22-year-old Argentine winger and are monitoring his situation closely. Since Chelsea are ready to evaluate permanent transfer proposals, Atlético could offer the Madrid-born player a return to his hometown.

Our sources reveal that Atlético Madrid have held internal discussions about Garnacho and view a permanent deal as their preferred structure, rather than a loan. This attitude perfectly aligns with Chelsea’s expectations. The problem lies within the price tag. Is a bid around $80 million compatible with Atlético’s financial capacity this summer? The answer to this question depends entirely on the club’s budget priorities. Should Atlético finalize this operation, Garnacho will require zero time to adapt to La Liga. He knows the language, the city and is not a stranger to the culture. This advantage could be a decisive factor at this critical juncture of his career.

Como: Fabregas’s Quiet Maneuver

The most unexpected name in this file is Como. The Italian club, managed by Cesc Fàbregas, are showing a keen interest in Garnacho. Hooligan Soccer has been told that Como are already in discussions with Chelsea over other players, including Trevoh Chalobah, and that the possibility of Garnacho being included in those broader negotiations cannot be ruled out. This multi-club negotiation framework opens up a path where the transfer could cross the finish line in an unexpected manner. Package deals are always used as a valuable trump card in the modern transfer market.

The Gulf Offer and Garnacho’s Red Line

There is also concrete interest originating from the Gulf region. However, the Argentine winger is not warming up to this option. The forward’s preference is clear and firm: he wants to continue playing in Europe’s top five leagues, no matter how financially lucrative the Saudi or Gulf offers might be.

This red line directly dictates the geography of the negotiations, and provides a powerful advantage for the tracking European clubs. Knowing that Garnacho will not head to the Gulf, rival clubs can deploy maximum price pressure on Chelsea. When a stubborn seller has no alternative escape routes, suitors stand much stronger at the negotiation table.

Chelsea’s True Positioning

Chelsea find themselves at the absolute epicentre of both the seller position and the price debate in this transfer saga. The demand for $80 million is clear, but a fee of $60 million will be taken seriously. They remain reluctant toward loan bids, yet permanent offers have not surfaced.

Chelsea’s board are monitoring all incoming interest closely and have not ruled out a structured loan with a mandatory purchase clause if a full permanent offer does not materialize before the window deadline. This means the door is not completely shut. An agreement remains entirely possible with the right structure and the right financial figures. Garnacho forms one of the most complex winger transfer dossiers of this summer window. Roma are chasing a loan. Napoli desire the exact same structure. Atletico want a permanent transfer, but the fee remains highly debatable. Como are attempting to enter the process via a package deal. Chelsea, meanwhile, will wait for the highest bidder to execute their high press.