Garnacho Rejects European Giants, Insists on Chelsea Switch Amid Transfer Stalemate

Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho has turned down a high-profile move to Bayern Munich, vowing to join Chelsea this summer or remain at Old Trafford. A £10million gap between the clubs’ valuation threatens to prolong negotiations despite the player’s preference.

By Chris Posiano

August 20, 2025 at 5:07 AM

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Sources indicate that Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has rebuffed interest from Bayern Munich, signaling his determination to complete a transfer to Chelsea before the summer window closes. The 21-year-old Argentine international, exiled from United’s first team amid ongoing contract disputes, has reportedly made it clear to both clubs that he will not consider alternative suitors this transfer period.

Manchester United are holding firm at a £50million valuation for Garnacho, citing Noni Madueke’s £42.5million sale from Chelsea to Arsenal as a comparative benchmark. However, the Blues have resisted meeting the full demand, proposing a £40million package instead. Talks remain deadlocked, with the player’s camp urging swift resolution.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has identified Garnacho as a priority addition to bolster their attacking options ahead of the Premier League season. The west Londoners are also pursuing RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, with personal terms understood to be agreed for the Dutch winger. Meanwhile, a defensive reinforcement is complicated by Levi Colwill’s season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury, though ownership and directors reportedly disagree on the necessity of a new center-back.

Despite public calls for a defender prior to the season opener against Crystal Palace, Maresca avoided pressing the issue in recent post-match comments. The club’s hierarchy reportedly favors relying on current squad options, including Tosin Adarabioyo, who is expected to return for Friday’s clash with West Ham.

Meanwhile, Manchester United’s transfer dealings this window include £214.5m spent on arrivals such as Diego Leon and Benjamin Šeško, with no outgoing fees from released stars Victor Lindelöf and Christian Eriksen. The Premier League giants’ pursuit of Garnacho highlights the contrasting strategies of both clubs as the window nears its deadline.

With Garnacho’s stance unwavering, the standoff between United and Chelsea could culminate in a last-minute compromise or leave the forward in limbo until January, potentially reshaping both teams’ tactical plans for the season ahead.