Roma table €5m loan deal for Alejandro Garnacho with €35m option to buy | OneFootball

AS Roma have submitted a formal proposal to Chelsea for winger Alejandro Garnacho, offering a structured €5 million loan deal with a €35 million option to buy.

The Serie A giants are moving aggressively to strengthen their attacking options as they prepare for a long-awaited return to the Champions League under manager Gian Piero Gasperini.

Roma’s proposal would result in the ‘very competitive‘ 22-year-old making an immediate switch from Stamford Bridge to the Stadio Olimpico on a temporary basis.

The €35m option-to-buy clause is tied to performance-related milestones that could automatically trigger a mandatory purchase if specific team and individual targets are met during the season.

The winger has struggled to secure a regular starting spot at Chelsea since completing a €46.2m move from Manchester United in 2025.

Garnacho is reportedly frustrated by his lack of game time, and new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso recently confirmed that advanced transfer discussions are already underway.

Chelsea are open to letting Garnacho leave, but would prefer a permanent transfer at a €50m valuation.

Despite Chelsea’s preference, Roma are hoping the player’s desire for regular first-team football will help force a compromise.

With Garnacho currently excluded from Chelsea’s pre-season training squad, negotiations are expected to accelerate as both clubs seek a resolution.