Overview

• Talks between Chelsea and Manchester United are very advanced, with Fabrizio Romano reporting significant progress behind the scenes.
• Garnacho has agreed personal terms with Chelsea and formally requested to leave Old Trafford before the transfer window closes.
• Chelsea’s latest bid stands around £30–35 million plus bonuses, while United had initially valued the winger closer to £50 million and has since lowered its demands.
• Interest from Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid cooled this summer, consolidating Chelsea as the frontrunner in the race for Garnacho.
• United’s desire to log homegrown profit under Premier League accounting rules and Garnacho’s breakdown in relations with manager Ruben Amorim have reinforced the club’s willingness to sell.