Chelsea prepare to sell Alejandro Garnacho after disastrous first season
Chelsea are prepared to listen to offers for Alejandro Garnacho this summer, just 12 months after the winger arrived at Stamford Bridge for £40m.
The Argentine made the switch from Premier League rivals Manchester United last year to rebuild his career after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim.
However, the 21-year-old failed to secure a regular starting position in west London, finding himself largely restricted to appearances from the substitutes’ bench.
Struggles in the final third
A succession of managers including Enzo Maresca, Liam Rosenior and Calum McFarlane consistently preferred alternative attacking options.
Consequently, the former Old Trafford prospect started merely 14 league matches across the campaign, returning a solitary goal.
The Blues endured a dismal season overall, finishing 10th in the table after suffering seven defeats in their final 10 domestic fixtures.
Alonso faces extensive rebuild
Newly appointed head coach Xabi Alonso arrives as the club’s fourth permanent boss since 2022 and is expected to oversee a significant squad overhaul.
Several other forward players could depart, with striker Liam Delap seemingly losing the hierarchy’s backing following an injury-plagued debut season.
Nicolas Jackson is deemed surplus to requirements following the arrival of Joao Pedro, despite the Senegal international returning from a loan spell at Bayern Munich.
Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and defender Axel Disasi are also anticipated to leave the capital club.
Conversely, Jamie Gittens will be granted more time to prove his worth following a similarly challenging transition from Borussia Dortmund.
The incoming Spanish manager will be bolstered by the impending arrival of Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon, while the board remains determined to retain Real Madrid target Enzo Fernandez.