Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly made AS Roma his preferred destination as Chelsea look to move the winger on less than a year after signing him from Manchester United.
The Argentina international arrived at Stamford Bridge for £40 million in August 2025, but his first season never truly gathered momentum.
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With Chelsea rebuilding their squad under Xabi Alonso and Roma searching for more pace and directness in attack, a move to Serie A could offer Garnacho the reset he appears to need.
Discussions remain active, although the two clubs must still find an agreement over the structure and total value of the transfer.
Roma talks continue as Garnacho makes preference clear
The main update comes from Fabrizio Romano, who reports that Garnacho has prioritised Roma while negotiations continue with Chelsea.
However, the proposed structure remains the major obstacle: Chelsea want a permanent or guaranteed exit, while Roma have offered a loan containing a purchase clause that could become mandatory.
GOAL reports that Roma’s proposal includes a €5 million loan fee and a €35 million option to buy.
Manchester United would also receive 10 per cent of any future sale under the agreement that took Garnacho to Chelsea.
Sky Sports says Chelsea have made Garnacho available for transfer after he recorded eight goals and four assists in 43 appearances during a difficult debut campaign.
His Chelsea contract runs until 2032, meaning the London club are under little pressure to accept a discounted offer.
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