Chelsea seeks permanent sale of Garnacho as Roma interest

Chelsea are prepared to sell winger Alejandro Garnacho just one year after his arrival, with Italian club AS Roma expressing serious interest in the Argentine international. The 22-year-old, who joined from Manchester United last summer, is not seen as part of the club's future plans following a disappointing debut season at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's stance is clear: they are only open to a permanent transfer for Garnacho, with an asking price reported to be around 40 million pounds. This figure is close to the amount the club paid to acquire him in 2025. Roma, however, have thus far shown a preference for a loan deal with an option to buy, reportedly set at a lower figure of approximately 30 million pounds. This significant gap in valuation and transfer structure has created an impasse in early negotiations, with Roma reportedly unwilling to proceed under Chelsea's current conditions.

Garnacho's first campaign in West London yielded eight goals and four assists across 43 appearances in all competitions, with only 22 starts. His limited impact has led Chelsea to seek a swift exit. The club's insistence on a permanent sale is seen as an effort to recoup their initial investment...