British media: Chelsea will still consider introducing Garnacho after signing Simmons, and may use Jackson to exchange it

Sports 6:36pm, 31 July 2025 91
According to British media talksport, although Gittens has signed and is close to finalizing Xavi Simmons, Chelsea is still pushing to exchange Jackson for Manchester United winger Garnacho.

talkSPORT learned that Garnacho was eager to transfer to Stamford Bridge, but Manchester United asked for a transfer fee of at least £40 million. Garnacho's departure from Manchester United this summer seems to be a foregone conclusion, and coach Ruben Amorin told him as early as May that he needs to find a new club. The Argentine player has criticized Amorin's decision to put him on the bench in the Europa League final loss to Tottenham. Garnacho has many suitors, and Chelsea has been following him for a long time and shortlisted him in January.

The Blues' recent transfer activities seem to have poured cold water on the interest of introducing the 21-year-old as they have begun to strengthen the left winger position. Their top left winger target, Gittens, completed a transfer from Dortmund for £55m in early July. Meanwhile, Chelsea is preparing to submit its first offer to Leipzig Red Bull star Xavi Simmons, who can be competent for the No. 10 position or winger. But Chelsea are also looking to bring Garnacho under their command because their depth at the position is not as strong as the surface.

This is because the Blues have few reliable left winger options besides Gittens and possibly joining the team. Muderick is currently unable to play on suspicion of stimulant violations, and the club chose not to buy out Sancho's loan contract, while potential star Tyrik George may be rented out.

Reporter Jacobs was on Inside earlier Wednesday "The joining of Xavi Simmons does not mean there is no room to sign another person. The reason is that Xavi Simmons is regarded as a No. 10 player, although his versatile attributes can take into account the left and right paths."

"But if you look at the situation of Chelsea's left winger: Sancho has been returned - he is also another player that Manchester United hopes to sell. Muderick is currently unable to play. Tyric George may be loaned, while another left winger Kunda will have to wait until 202 It took six years to join the Portuguese Sports. "

" Therefore, even if Gittens has joined, players like Xavi Simmons and Garnacho may be introduced. This is exactly why Garnacho is waiting. He is open to Chelsea, and more broadly, he hopes to stay in the Premier League. "

Aston Villa is still a possible option for Garnacho, but if Manchester United intends to engage in swap deals involving Nicholas Jackson, the possibility of transfer to Chelsea will increase.

The Red Devils have identified two main center targets: Oli Watkins and Leipzig scorer Benjamin Sesco. talkSPORT learned that the Red Devils had started negotiations with the latter. However, if they missed both, they might turn their attention to Chelsea striker Jackson, who has been paying attention to.

Manchester United has not pushed forward the deal due to the Senegal international's valuation of £80m, but the series of events may prompt them to demand a discounted price for Jackson to trade Garnacho.

Jacobs continued: "Garnacho will be happy to transfer to Chelsea, which is why Nicholas Jackson's door is not 100% closed - it is 99% at the moment, and of course Manchester United doesn't think it's possible or is in operation."

"But this may happen: If Chelsea seeks to buy Garnacho and Manchester United doesn't get Sesco or Watkins, they will at least test whether Jackson's price drops? I don't rule out this possibility, but the source currently believes that the possibility is not great."

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