Overview
- Multiple outlets report that Aston Villa have sent an official offer to Chelsea and are in advanced talks over Alejandro Garnacho on Tuesday.
- The deal being discussed is an initial loan with a buy clause or conditional obligation rather than an immediate permanent transfer.
- Chelsea value Garnacho at about £42–43 million and are pressing for a permanent element to any move so they can recoup funds.
- Garnacho has not returned to Chelsea’s pre-season as he seeks clarity on his future, which increases urgency in negotiations.
- Interest from AS Roma and Saudi clubs remains in the background and a loan-first route would defer any sell-on payment to Manchester United and affect Chelsea’s accounting and squad planning after the Morgan Rogers transfer.