Chelsea Set to Launch Transfer Bid for Rising Star Alejandro Garnacho

Chelsea are anticipated to pursue Manchester United's winger Alejandro Garnacho during the latter part of the summer transfer period, according to recent reports.

The London club has maintained a longstanding interest in Garnacho but has focused on alternative attacking options throughout this summer. Early acquisitions included Liam Delap, João Pedro and Jamie Gittens, while discussions continue regarding a potential deal for RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons.

Nevertheless, recent developments suggest Chelsea has maintained their pursuit of Garnacho and would consider bringing him in alongside Simons, provided they can create room within their current roster.

The Telegraph has now disclosed that Chelsea has performed comprehensive background evaluations on Garnacho, examining the winger's private life and conduct away from football, to assess his suitability for Enzo Maresca's team.

Finding "no red flags" from their research, Chelsea are now anticipated to initiate their pursuit of Garnacho within the coming weeks.

Simons is considered Chelsea's primary objective following the completion of Jorrel Hato's transfer, though the Blues must offload players before finalizing additional signings.

Players potentially departing include Christopher Nkunku and Armando Broja, while Nicolas Jackson might also leave for an appropriate fee. United have shown interest in Jackson but are reportedly not keen on a player exchange involving Garnacho.

Marc Guiu is set to join Sunderland on a temporary basis, and promising winger Tyrique George is likely to secure his own loan move for regular first-team experience.

Garnacho has consistently expressed his desire to stay within the Premier League throughout the summer, and Chelsea are now understood to be the 21-year-old's preferred destination despite competing interest from Aston Villa.