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 UEFA Champions League under manager Gian Piero Gasperini.

Roma’s proposal would see the ‘very competitive’ 22-year-old Argentina international make an immediate switch from Stamford Bridge to the Stadio Olimpico on a temporary basis.

Crucially, the €35 million 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.

Since completing a €46.2 million move from Manchester United in the summer of 2025, the pacey winger has struggled to secure a regular starting spot at Chelsea.

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

For Roma, landing a player of Garnacho’s calibre is a top priority for Gasperini as he looks to revamp his frontline.

A move to Rome would also see Garnacho link up with compatriot Paulo Dybala, who recently signed a new contract.

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