Chelsea FC have reportedly cooled their interest in Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, instead setting their sights on Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens. According to sources close to the situation, Chelsea made contact with Garnacho’s representatives in January, but are now focusing on signing Gittens this summer.
The news comes as Manchester United are understood to be open to selling Garnacho for a suitable offer. The 20-year-old Argentine international has been linked to several top clubs, including Napoli, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Bayer Leverkusen. CaughtOffside understands that at least four clubs are expected to chase Garnacho’s signature.
Garnacho has been inconsistent during his time at Old Trafford, which may have contributed to Chelsea’s decision to look elsewhere. As CaughtOffside notes, “he’s not really done enough in a United shirt, especially this season, to justify making him a key player at Stamford Bridge.” In contrast, Jamie Gittens has impressed with his performances for Borussia Dortmund, leading Chelsea to prioritise his signing.
A comparison of Garnacho’s and Gittens’ statistics reveals some interesting insights. While Garnacho has scored 11 goals and provided 9 assists, Gittens has scored 12 goals and provided 3 assists. According to CaughtOffside, “Gittens arguably looks like he has a higher ceiling, so that could be the best option for CFC as they look for upgrades on the likes of Jadon Sancho and Pedro Neto.”
It remains to be seen whether Manchester United will regret selling Garnacho, who is clearly rated highly by several top clubs. As CaughtOffside notes, “it certainly wouldn’t have been wise letting a big talent like Garnacho go to a rival like Chelsea, but since his main suitors are now abroad, it might be less of a risk.” Ruben Amorim, who has inherited the Manchester United squad from Erik ten Hag, may have his own players in mind as he looks to make changes.
Chelsea fans may feel that prioritising Gittens over Garnacho is the right call, given the Borussia Dortmund player’s potential. As CaughtOffside reports, Chelsea are making Gittens their top target, and it will be interesting to see how the transfer saga unfolds. With several top clubs interested in Garnacho, Manchester United will need to carefully consider their options before making a decision.
The transfer window is set to open soon, and Chelsea’s interest in Jamie Gittens is likely to be a major storyline. Will they succeed in signing the Borussia Dortmund player, and what will happen to Alejandro Garnacho? Only time will tell, but CaughtOffside will be keeping a close eye on developments.
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