Chelsea is on the brink of a major acquisition, hot on the heels of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United! Recent talks have indicated that the Blues are ready to seal the deal for the Argentina forward at a staggering £40 million ($54 million).

Garnacho has been given the green light to leave United this summer, as he finds himself on the sidelines and out of favor with the club. He hasn't played under Ruben Amorim since last season's end and was notably left out of the preseason tour to the U.S. Instead, he’s training with a group of fellow players who are also looking for new opportunities, including Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho.

Despite a season-long loan deal for Rashford to Barcelona, Man United's efforts to offload other unwanted players have hit roadblocks. Garnacho even turned down a tempting offer from Bayern Munich, making it clear his heart is set on Chelsea.

Chelsea had shown interest in Garnacho during the January transfer window, but negotiations fell through at the time. Earlier this summer, they aimed to sign the talented winger, yet disagreements over his valuation stunted progress— Chelsea was willing to pay £30 million ($40 million), while United insisted he was worth £50 million ($67 million).

The Blues have faced delays due to UEFA sanctions, prompting them to prioritize player sales before committing to new signings from last season’s triumphant squad. High-profile players like Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson were targeted for transfer to balance the books.

However, fresh negotiations have reignited, with talks now hovering around a fee between £35 million and £40 million. Although an official agreement has yet to be finalized, insiders are optimistic that this transfer could wrap up just in time for Monday’s transfer deadline at 7 p.m. BST. Stay tuned!