Chelsea are cooking something special this summer and it’s all centred around a stunning double swoop for Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons. With Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens already in, the Blues are now stepping up efforts to land two of Europe’s most electric young talents.
Garnacho’s situation at Manchester United is catching serious attention. He hasn’t featured in pre-season, and with Ruben Amorim making it clear the Argentine isn’t in his plans, Chelsea are sensing an opportunity.
The winger is reportedly keen on the move, and with United chasing Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, they’re open to cashing in to balance the books a shift in strategy that’s emerged as United hijacked Newcastle’s deal for Sesko.
Xavi Simons is another major piece of the puzzle. The Dutch international has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea, and Leipzig are resigned to losing him if the £61m valuation is met.
Talks are progressing quickly, and Leipzig, bracing for his departure, are eyeing Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott as a replacement.
On the flip side, Chelsea are open to selling Nicolas Jackson. Despite a solid debut season, he’s slipped down the pecking order, and while he prefers to stay, the club could move him on for the right offer around £80m.
Milan and Newcastle are circling, but there’s also growing interest from Old Trafford, as United weigh up a move for Jackson while exploring options like Garnacho and Estupinan.
Meanwhile, 19-year-old Marc Guiu is heading out on loan to Sunderland after completing his medical. Everton have snapped up Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for £28m, and Burnley are closing in on Armando Broja and Lesley Ugochukwu, each for around £20m.
Borussia Dortmund remain in talks for a permanent deal for Carney Chukwuemeka, who impressed during his loan in Germany.
Outgoings are piling up Chelsea have already sold Kepa, Noni Madueke, Djordje Petrovic, and João Félix, with potential exits for Raheem Sterling, Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga, Christopher Nkunku, and Ben Chilwell still in the pipeline.
And don’t forget: Jorrel Hato is now officially a Chelsea player, arriving from Ajax in a £37m deal. Another big move in a window that’s shaping up to be peak Chelsea bold, aggressive, and absolutely relentless.
