Chelsea weigh up Alejandro Garnacho exit amid River Plate loan interest
Chelsea are considering the future of winger Alejandro Garnacho after just one season following loan interest from Argentine side River Plate.
The 21-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from Manchester United last summer in a transfer deal worth £40m.
However, the South American has struggled to make a significant impact in west London.
He has managed only a single goal in 21 Premier League appearances during a difficult debut campaign.
Search for new left-sided forward
Chelsea are now actively pushing forward with plans to sign a new left-sided attacker in the upcoming summer transfer window.
This aggressive recruitment strategy raises serious questions over the long-term prospects of the former Red Devil.
Reports in Argentina suggest River Plate manager Eduardo Coudet has personally contacted the player regarding a potential one-year loan deal.
It is understood the Blues hierarchy may be open to such an arrangement to help rebuild the forward’s confidence.
Tactical shift limits opportunities
Playing time for the Argentine international has diminished significantly under current head coach Liam Rosenior.
He had previously enjoyed far more regular opportunities during the tenure of former boss Enzo Maresca.
Rosenior recently praised the youngster’s attitude despite admitting a change in system has restricted his minutes on the pitch.
“We have changed a little bit tactically since I came in. I have wanted to dominate midfield areas, which has meant at times I have only played with one winger.”
“But Garna is an outstanding player. What I have really liked in this period is his reaction to not starting. He has been training very, very well.”
Old Trafford departure
Before swapping Manchester for the capital, the lightning-fast attacker enjoyed a highly productive spell up north.
He contributed 26 goals and 22 assists across 144 first-team outings for United.
However, his departure concluded bitterly following public criticism of former manager Ruben Amorim.
