Chelsea has received a transfer offer from Aston Villa for their winger Alejandro Garnacho, as reported by ESPN.
Garnacho faced a challenging first season at Stamford Bridge after his £40 million transfer from Manchester United last summer, managing to score only once in the Premier League.
The Argentina international was previously regarded as one of the most promising talents at Old Trafford, but his career at United faltered due to conflicts with several managers.
Garnacho aimed to rejuvenate his career at Chelsea, the club he supported during his youth, yet he found it difficult to make a significant impact under both Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior last season.
Xabi Alonso’s arrival at Stamford Bridge this summer has done little to change Garnacho’s situation, with the new Chelsea manager confirming the club is open to offers from interested teams.
Garnacho missed the start of Chelsea’s pre-season training amid reports the club is keen to secure a permanent transfer for the 23-year-old in a deal worth around £34 million.
Roma is reportedly interested in signing Garnacho, but the Italian club may encounter competition from Aston Villa, who have submitted a bid to secure his services.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Aston Villa has put forth an initial proposal for a loan deal concerning Garnacho, which includes an option for a permanent transfer.
Unai Emery is reportedly a keen admirer of Garnacho and has approved the club’s move for the Argentine winger after previously attempting to sign him before his transfer to Stamford Bridge.
Aston Villa is also pursuing a deal for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who is making a return to the Premier League following an unsuccessful loan spell at Bayern Munich.
Alongside Jackson, Alonso is assessing Liam Delap, Emmanuel Emegha, Marc Guiu, and Joao Pedro as striker options as the club looks to strengthen and streamline the position ahead of the new season.
Emery and Jackson have previously collaborated at Villarreal, with Chelsea allegedly setting a £65 million asking price for the Senegalese forward.
