Manchester United academy graduate Alejandro Garnacho has endured a torrid time at Chelsea since joining the west London club last summer
Alejandro Garnacho could be on the move again this summer (Image: Getty Images)
Roma have reportedly submitted their first offer to Chelsea for former Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho. It is said that the Serie A side have also approached West Ham for £50m United-linked Crysencio Summerville.
Garnacho has struggled since arriving at Stamford Bridge from Old Trafford last summer for £40m. The winger made little impact in west London as Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League – missing out on European football altogether.
The Argentine’s struggles have led to speculation that the 22-year-old could be shown the exit door. Reports from the Press Association suggest that the Blues are ready to sell him and will listen to offers of around £42.5m.
Recent reports from Italy have claimed that Roma are interested in the Reds academy graduate. It is claimed that their qualification for the Champions League will allow them to pursue a permanent deal if they so wish, but they would prefer to get the forward on loan with an option to buy.
And Sky Sport Italia now claim that Roma have made the first formal proposal for Garnacho – a loan for €5m (£4m) with an option to make it permanent for another €35m (£29m). It is said the option could become an obligation if certain conditions are met.
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The Reds could be in line for an additional payday after Garnacho’s Old Trafford exit last year, having negotiated a 10 per cent sell-on clause as part of the deal, entitling them to a slice of any future transfer fee should he move on.
And because Garnacho was an academy product – having joined United from Atletico Madrid for just £100,000 in 2020 – the initial £40m fee paid by Chelsea was recorded as pure profit under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The same accounting benefit would apply to any sale-on income they receive down the line.
Elsewhere, in an update on United-linked Summerville – it is reported that Roma are looking to rival the Reds for his signature. The forward, 24, has attracted significant interest this summer after impressing for the Netherlands at the World Cup.
The former Leeds United man scored twice and provided two assists in four appearances at the tournament in North America. However, he was unable to prevent his nation from crashing out in the Round of 32 to Morocco on penalties.
The Manchester Evening News understands that United have an interest in the Rotterdam-born forward, along with Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye, as the Reds look to strengthen on the left-hand side.
Summerville scored seven times and added five assists in 34 appearances in 2025/26. But West Ham’s relegation to the Championship has sparked speculation about his long-term future, with the Hammers accepting that the Dutchman might need to be moved on.
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