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Alejandro Garnacho had been a matter of interest for Chelsea from the very first day of the 2025 summer transfer window. The Argentine international did not want to stay at Manchester United anymore, despite being one of the most impressive youngsters of the former Premier League Champions in recent years.
Manchester United initially wanted £50 million for Alejandro Garnacho, who joined the Red Devils, who had been one of their impactful utility players. Last season, Manchester United went through one of their worst campaigns in around fifty years, and even in such a terrible season, Garnacho scored 11 goals in all competitions.
Chelsea agreed on a £40 million fee to sign Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea kept on negotiating for the 21 year old, and they were desperate not to pay the asking price that was set by Manchester United. It was reported that they valued him for £35 million and ultimately, they have agreed a £40 million fee for the highly rated 21 year old Argentine International. The fans can expect to see him switching sides permanently soon.
Alejandro Garnacho spent three seasons in the senior team of Manchester United
With Alejandro Garnacho finally joining Chelsea, it looks like the Blues are closing in on losing out on one of their key targets. Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig had been a matter of interest for the former Premier League champions, and they were negotiating a deal of around £65 million. It was looking like they were really close to securing the signature of the Dutch international.
Tottenham Hotspur set to hijack Xavi Simons
But latest reports suggest that Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Xavi Simons, and they are also ready to meet the conditions set by the German side. The defending Europa League champions previously set Eberechi Eze as their primary target to fix their issues in the wings.
But Arsenal Football Club have recently hijacked Eberechi Eze, and now, Spurs are desperate to find a proper alternative. Xavi Simons seems to be the alternative that Spurs have set their sight on, and presently, it looks like Chelsea would lose the battle to their Premier League rivals despite having an excellent transfer window.
